Where to get urgent help for your mental health
If you need help for a mental health crisis or emergency, you should get immediate expert advice and assessment. The Moving On Project is not a crisis service, so the options below can help you right now.
Urgent advice
Get advice from NHS 111 or ask for an urgent GP appointment if you need urgent help for your mental health.
Free helplines you can contact at any time
These services are staffed by trained people who will listen. You do not need to be in crisis to contact them.
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Samaritans
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Call free: 116 123
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Childline
A free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. Available online, on the phone, anytime.
Call free: 0800 1111
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Shout
The UK's free 24/7 crisis text service. If you're struggling to cope and need immediate help, text Shout.
Text: SHOUT to 85258
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Young Minds
The UK's leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.
Crisis text line: Text YM to 85258
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Papyrus
Prevention of young suicide. Providing confidential support and advice to young people and anyone worried about a young person.
Call: 0800 068 4141
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NHS Urgent Mental Health
NHS urgent mental health helplines are for people of all ages. They also offer a 24/7 listening service you can call just to talk.
Non-emergency: 111
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SANE
Provides one-to-one emotional support when you have a problem with your own mental health, or when someone close to you is struggling. Support via email, text or phone.
SANEline: 0300 304 7000
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Catch22
Catch22 designs and delivers services that build resilience and aspiration in people and communities across the UK.
