Support Services

If you feel that you or someone close to you is struggling, it’s important to take action and reach out, especially if you or they have been feeling this way for some time. There is no shame in acknowledging your feelings or concern and opening up.

If you feel like your life situation is becoming unmanageable, it’s important to speak to someone you trust, to make an appointment with a Doctor, or to reach out confidentially to one of the support services listed below.

Ask someone you trust at work whether your employer provides a free Employee Assistance Program counseling service.

If your life is in danger, in the UK call 999 or in the USA call 911.

Samaritans

Samaritans provides 24/7 confidential emotional support to anyone experiencing difficulties, including mental health issues, suicidal thoughts, and loneliness.

Call: 116 123

Website: www.samaritans.org

Shout

Shout is a free, confidential 24/7 text messaging support service in the UK for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.

Text: "SHOUT" to 85258

Website: www.giveasashout.org

Mind

Mind offers advice and support, campaigns for better services, and raises awareness about mental health. They offer a range of support options including information about helplines, and online resources.

Call: 0300 123 3393

Website: www.mind.org.uk

Sane

SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers.

Call: 0300 304 7000

Website: www.sane.org.uk

Suicide Prevention UK

The National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK is a compassionate about and understanding lifeline for those grappling with their mental wellbeing or thoughts of suicide.

Call: 0800 689 5652

Website: www.spuk.org.uk

PAPYRUS

This organization focuses on the prevention of young suicide. They provide support for young people struggling with suicidal thoughts and their families.

Call: 0800 068 4141

Text: 88247

Website: www.papyrus-uk.org