If you are in need of urgent support, please contact your GP, or call NHS 111 if your surgery is closed. If you are in immediate danger, or unable to keep yourself safe, call 999 immediately or go to your nearest A&E. You can also contact your local NHS Crisis Resolution Team for urgent mental health support.

• Samaritans: 116 123. Free, confidential listening service. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for any reason, withou judgement.

• Shout: Text SHOUT to 85258. Free, confidential 24/7 text-based crisis support. A good option if you are unable or unwilling to speak on the phone.

• NHS: 111. Urgent medical and mental health support. Available 24 hours a day. Let the advisor know it is a mental health emergency.

• Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393. Information and support on mental health, services, and where to get help.

• SANEline: 0300 304 7000. Emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems.

• PAPYRUS HOPELINE: Call 0300 102 2470 Text HOPE to 88247 Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org. 24/7 Support for ethnic minorities, racism, prejudice, discrimination, microaggressions and trauma. Confidential support for children, young people, and adults concerned about suicide.

• Switchboard: 0800 0119 100. Free, confidential support for LGBTQIA+ people on any topic, including mental health, identity, and relationships. Open 10am–10pm daily.

• Refuge – National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247. Free, 24-hour confidential support for women experiencing domestic abuse. Refuge also offers BSL support and tech safety guidance for women and children affected by domestic violence.

• Childline: 0800 1111. For children & young people.