Below are free helplines where you can speak to someone when you’re feeling down or desperate.
- In an emergency, where you are at a risk of self-harm – call 999
- Samaritans: 116 123 (U.K.) or email jo@samaritans.org You will be able to speak to someone immediately
- Call 111 NHS out of hours – they will help you find the support and help you need
- Anxiety Helpline: 0845 120 2916
- Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide Helpline: 0800 068 4141
- Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): 0800 58 58 58 – for men
- SANE: 0300 304 7000
- Anxiety UK: 08444 775 774 (Monday-Fridays 9:30am-5:30pm) or text service 07537 416 905
- https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/anxiety-stress-panic/worries-about-the-world
- Stay Alive App: https://www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/find-help-now/stay-alive-app/