Help lines
If it's more than a rough day
You don’t have to be in crisis to call. These lines are free and confidential, and they’re there for anyone who’s struggling. If you’re in danger now, call 999 in the UK, 112 in Ireland or 911 in the US.
UK
- Samaritans
Call 116 123 · Free, any time, day or night. - Shout
Text SHOUT to 85258 · Free, any time, by text. - Breathing Space (Scotland)
Call 0800 83 85 87 · Evenings and weekends. - NHS 111
Call 111 · Choose the mental health option.
Ireland
- Samaritans
Call 116 123 · Free, any time. - Text About It
Text HELLO to 50808 · Free, any time.
United States
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 · Free, any time.
Anywhere else
- Find A Helpline
findahelpline.com · Free lines in your country, by phone, text or chat.