Get urgent help
If you or someone you know needs urgent support for their mental health you can find the most appropriate numbers to call here.
In an emergency
For urgent medical attention please call 999 or go to your nearest accident and emergency (A&E) department.
If you live in England:
NHS
Telephone 111 (open 24 hours)
Samaritans
Telephone 116123 (open 24 hours)
Papyrus HOPELINE
Telephone 0800 068 4141 (open 24 hours)
If you live in Wales:
NHS Direct
Telephone 0845 46 47 (open 24 hours)
Samaritans Wales
Telephone 116 123 (open 24 hours)
Telephone 0808 164 0123 (Cymraeg + open 24 hours)
Papyrus HOPELINE
Telephone 0800 068 4141 (open 24 hours)
If you live in Scotland:
NHS 24
Telephone 111 (open 24 hours)
Samaritans
Telephone 116 123 (open 24 hours)
Breathing Space
Telephone 0800 83 85 87 (open 24 hours)
Papyrus HOPELINE
Telephone 0800 068 4141 (open 24 hours)
If you live in Northern Ireland:
Lifeline
Telephone 0808 808 8000 (open 24 hours)
Samaritans
Telephone 116 123 (open 24 hours)
Papyrus HOPELINE
Telephone 0800 068 4141 (open 24 hours)