National Mental Health Helplines UK

24/7 UK helplines for mental health crises, anxiety, depression, and support. Call anytime for confidential help.

Phone:
116 123

Emotional support for anyone in distress or suicidal thoughts. 24/7.

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Phone:
0300 123 3393

Information on mental health problems, local support, and advocacy. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm.

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Phone:
0808 801 0525

Support for severe mental illness, including advice for families. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm.

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Phone:
0800 58 58 58

For men in crisis. 24/7.

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Phone:
Text SHOUT to 85258

24/7 text support for crisis.

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Phone:
0808 196 3664

Perinatal mental health support.

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Phone:
0808 808 4994

For under-25s. 24/7.

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Phone:
0300 330 0630

LGBTQ+ helpline. Daily 10am-10pm.

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Phone:
0800 1111

For children and young people.

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Phone:
0800 4 70 80 90

For older people. 24/7.

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Last updated November 2025 • Independent resource • Not affiliated with NHS or any charity