Resources
Useful numbers and resources
I’m not an emergency service. If you need help right now, these organisations are there for you – many of them 24 hours a day.
If you need help urgently
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Emergency services
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, or has seriously harmed themselves.
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NHS 111 – option 2
Urgent mental health help, 24 hours a day, for people of all ages in England.
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Samaritans
24-hour listening support, every day of the year. You can also email jo@samaritans.org.
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Shout
Free, confidential 24/7 text support. Text SHOUT to 85258.
Abuse and violence
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National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Free 24-hour helpline run by Refuge.
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Rape Crisis – 24/7 Support Line
For anyone aged 16+ in England and Wales affected by sexual violence or abuse.
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Respect Phone Line
Confidential help for people worried about their own behaviour towards a partner.
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Victim Support
Free 24/7 Supportline for anyone affected by crime.
Specialist support
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Childline
Free, confidential support for children and young people.
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Beat
Eating disorder support. Adult helpline (England), weekdays 3pm–8pm.
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Mind
Information and support on mental health, including where to find local services.
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Relate
Information and support for relationships and families.
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Age UK Advice Line
Free advice for older people, their families and carers.
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Alzheimer’s Society
Support for people living with dementia and those who care for them.
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Cruse Bereavement Support
Support after someone dies.
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Counselling Directory
Find a counsellor near you.
Helpful apps
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Calm and Headspace
Guided meditation, sleep and mindfulness.
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Stay Alive
A suicide prevention app with a personal safety plan and support contacts.
Numbers checked September 2026. If you spot one that has changed, please let me know.