UK Emergency and Crisis Support Resources

Immediate Emergency Services

Emergency Services

Call 999 for police, ambulance, or fire services in an immediate emergency.

Non-Emergency Police

Call 101 for non-urgent police assistance.

Mental Health Crisis Support

Samaritans

Call 116 123 (24/7) or email jo@samaritans.org for free, confidential emotional support.

Shout

Text 85258 for free, 24/7 mental health support via text.

Mind

Call 0300 123 3393 or text 86463 (Monday to Friday, 9 am - 6 pm) for mental health information and support.

CALM(Campaign Against Living Miserably)

Call 0800 58 58 58 or use webchat at thecalmzone.net (5 pm - midnight) for support, especially for men at risk of suicide.

Papyrus HOPELINEUK

Call 0800 068 4141 or text 07860 039967 (9 am - midnight) for young people under 35 experiencing suicidal thoughts.

SANEline

Call 07984 967 708 (leave a message for a callback) or email support@sane.org.uk for mental health support.

Support for Children and Young People

Childline

Call 0800 1111 (24/7) or visit childline.org.uk for online chat and resources.

The Mix

Call 0808 808 4994 (4 pm - 11 pm) or use webchat for under-25s needing free, confidential advice.

YoungMinds Crisis Messenger

Text YM to 85258 for 24/7 crisis support.

Domestic Abuse Support

Men’s Advice Line

Call 0808 801 0327 (Monday to Friday, 9 am - 8 pm) or email info@mensadviceline.org.uk for male victims.

Galop

Call 0800 999 5428 for LGBTQ+ individuals facing domestic abuse.

Refuge

Visit refuge.org.uk or call 0808 2000 247 for domestic abuse support.

Sexual Assault and Abuse Support

Rape Crisis England & Wales

Call 0808 802 9999 (12 pm - 2:30 pm & 7 pm - 9:30 pm) for support.

SurvivorsUK

Call 0203 598 3898 or text 020 3322 1860 for male survivors of sexual abuse.

National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)

Call 0808 801 0331 for adult survivors of childhood abuse.

Substance Abuse and Addiction Support

Frank

Call 0300 123 6600 (24/7) or text 82111 for free drug and addiction advice.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Call 0800 9177 650 or email help@aamail.org for alcohol addiction support.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Call 0300 999 1212 (10 am - midnight) for drug addiction support.

Support for Homelessness

Shelter

Call 0808 800 4444 for housing and homelessness advice.

StreetLink

Visit streetlink.org.uk or call 0300 500 0914 to report rough sleepers in need.

LGBTQ+ Crisis Support

Switchboard

Call 0300 330 0630 (10 am - 10 pm) or use webchat at switchboard.lgbt for LGBTQ+ support.

MindOut

Visit mindout.org.uk for LGBTQ+ mental health support.

Support for Veterans and Armed Forces

Combat Stress

Call 0800 138 1619 (24/7) for mental health support for veterans.

Veterans’ Gateway

Call 0808 802 1212 (24/7) for armed forces support.

Bereavement Support

Cruse Bereavement Support

Call 0808 808 1677 (Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm) for grief support.

Child Bereavement UK

Call 0800 02 888 40 for support after the loss of a child or loved one.

Financial Crisis Support

Citizens Advice

Visit citizensadvice.org.uk or call 0800 144 8848 (England) / 0800 702 2020 (Wales) for financial guidance.

National Debtline

Call 0808 808 4000 (Monday to Friday, 9 am - 8 pm) for debt advice.

StepChange Debt Charity

Call 0800 138 1111 or visit stepchange.org for practical debt solutions.

Elderly Support

Age UK

Call 0800 678 1602 (8 am - 7 pm) for advice on issues affecting older people.

The Silver Line

Call 0800 4 70 80 90 (24/7) for companionship and support.

Chronic Pain & Health Condition Support

Pain Concern