Get 24/7 support whenever you need it
- Call Samaritans on 116 123
- Text Shout on 85258
- Call Papyrus HopelineUK on 0800 068 4141
- Hub of Hope
- Stay Alive App
- In an emergency call 999
National Suicide
Prevention Support
If you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts, it’s really important you speak to someone. The organisations listed below are all there to listen and support you.
4 Mental Health: Safety Plan
A helpful guide that will explain how to create your own safety plan.
999 - Emergency Services
In an emergency, please call 999.
British Deaf Association
Combating loneliness through British Sign Language (BSL) England.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
A movement against suicide. CALM provide a free and confidential helpline and webchat work with communities to empower people to share their stories and run campaigns to spread awareness of suicide.
Doctors in Distress
Doctors in Distress provide mental health support for all health workers across the UK through confidential, facilitated peer support groups
Hub of Hope
A database of organisations and charities that provide mental health support in your area and across the UK. While many of the organisations listed offer free support, please be aware that the list also includes private paid for services.
NHS 111 Mental Health Crisis Support
Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option if you, or someone you know, is in a mental health crisis.
Available 24/7, you’ll speak to a mental health professional who can help you find the right support.
Respect
This helpline is for male victims of domestic abuse.
Samaritans
Call the Samaritans on 116 123, they are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Silverline
A confidential, free helpline for older people that is open 24/7 providing information, advice and friendship.
The Kaleidoscope Plus Group
Talk2Us is a service for anyone in the UK who needs some extra support or friendly advice.
The Listening Service - Nurse lifeline
Whether you are a nurse, midwife or healthcare support worker; newly qualified or experienced, student, associate, military, retired, or a family member or friend of someone in the profession, if you want to chat, our volunteer team will be here to listen.
0808 801 0455
Here from 7pm - 10pm from Monday to Friday
Unlock
Self-help information on a wide range of issues that can affect people with a criminal record.
999 - Emergency Services
In an emergency, please call 999.
Childline
A 24/7 helpline to give children and young people support about anything, including suicidal feelings.
You can sign up for a Childline account on their website and you will then be able to message a counsellor anytime without using an email address. Or you can have a one-to-one chat with an online advisor.
Kooth
An online counselling platform for young people with an online chat service. It’s open Monday to Friday, 9am to 10pm and 6pm to 10pm on weekends.
Papyrus
HOPELINEUK is a helpline for young people up to the age of 35 or those concerned for someone. It is open 9am-10pm weekdays and 2-10pm on weekends and bank holidays.
Samaritans
Call the Samaritans on 116 123, they are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
NHS 111 Mental Health Crisis Support
Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option if you, or someone you know, is in a mental health crisis.
Available 24/7, you’ll speak to a mental health professional who can help you find the right support.
Shining a light on suicide
The website has been commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester. The aim of the Shining a Light on Suicide campaign is to prevent suicide and provide support information for those bereaved by suicide and those dealing with suicidal thoughts.
