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Crisis Support Resources
If you're in crisis, you're not alone. Here are immediate support resources and helplines available 24/7.
Immediate Help - United Kingdom
Emergency and crisis support services
999
For immediate danger or medical emergencies
Specialized Support Services
Targeted support for specific needs
Crisis Text Line
Text SHOUT to 85258
Free 24/7 text support
Rethink Mental Illness
0300 5000 927
Mon-Fri 9:30am-4pm
Childline
0800 1111
Free 24/7 for under 19s
Young Minds
Text YM to 85258
Crisis support for young people
The Mix
0808 808 4994
Support for under 25s
Frank
0300 123 6600
Drug advice and support 24/7
Alcoholics Anonymous
0800 9177 650
Alcohol addiction support
Narcotics Anonymous
0300 999 1212
Drug addiction recovery
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
0808 2000 247
Free confidential 24/7 helpline
Men's Advice Line
0808 8010 327
Mon-Fri 9am-8pm
LGBT+ Anti-Violence Project
020 7704 2040
Support for LGBTQ+ individuals
International Crisis Resources
Support services in other countries
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Talk Suicide Canada
1-833-456-4566
Crisis Text Line Canada
Text TALK to 686868
Lifeline Australia
13 11 14
Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636
International Association for Suicide Prevention
Find crisis centers worldwideSafety Planning
Tools and resources for mental health safety
Creating a Safety Plan
A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that can help you get through thoughts of suicide, protect you in a crisis, and help you stay safe.
Recognize warning signs
Identify thoughts, feelings, situations that lead to crisis
Use coping strategies
List things you can do alone to distract from suicidal thoughts
Contact support people
Include family, friends, or anyone who helps you feel better
Contact professionals
Include therapists, doctors, and crisis helplines
Make environment safe
Remove or secure items that could be used for self-harm