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Crisis & support helplines
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, please reach out. These services are free and confidential.
In an emergency: If life is in immediate danger, please call 999 in the UK and Ireland, 911 in the US/Canada, 000 in Australia, or 112 across the EU.
Samaritans
24/7 free, confidential listening for anyone in distress.
SHOUT Crisis Text Line
Free 24/7 text-based support if calling feels too much.
NHS 111 — Mental Health
NHS urgent mental health support line, 24/7.
Mind Infoline
Information & signposting for mental health (Mon–Fri 9am–6pm).
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Helpline & webchat 5pm–midnight, focused on men but open to all.
Papyrus HOPELINE247 (under 35s)
24/7 suicide-prevention helpline for young people and concerned adults.
SANEline
Out-of-hours mental health support, daily 4pm–10pm.
Frank — Drugs Help
Confidential drugs information & support, 24/7.
Drinkline (Alcohol)
National alcohol helpline (Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm).
Alcoholics Anonymous (UK)
Peer-led support and local meeting finder, 24/7.
Narcotics Anonymous (UK)
Recovery-focused peer fellowship, daily 10am–midnight.
Anxiety UK
Specialist support for anxiety disorders, Mon–Fri 9:30am–5:30pm.
Refuge — Domestic Abuse Helpline
24/7 domestic abuse helpline for anyone affected.