Useful resources

Free, independent support across the UK.

These organisations are independent of Live Well Consulting. I'm not able to respond to messages urgently, so if you need help now, please use the emergency contacts below.

In an emergency

999: if you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.

NHS 111, option 2: urgent mental health support in England. 24 hours a day.

Samaritans: someone to talk to, whatever you're going through. 116 123, free, 24 hours a day.

Shout: free text support. Text SHOUT to 85258, 24 hours a day.

Scotland: NHS 24 on 111, or Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87 (evenings and weekends). Wales: C.A.L.L. on 0800 132 737, 24 hours a day. Northern Ireland: Lifeline on 0808 808 8000, 24 hours a day.

If you're having thoughts of suicide

If you feel you might act on your thoughts, or you have already harmed yourself, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E now.

If you need to talk to someone:

CALM: support for anyone who is struggling. 0800 58 58 58, 5pm to midnight daily.

Papyrus HOPELINE247: for under-35s, or anyone worried about a young person. 0800 068 4141, 24 hours a day.

Mental health information and support

Mind: information about mental health and where to get help. Infoline 0300 123 3393, weekdays 9am to 6pm.

SANEline: emotional support for anyone affected by mental illness. 0300 304 7000, 4.30pm to 10pm daily.

Rethink Mental Illness: advice on living with mental illness. 0808 801 0525, weekdays.

Anxiety UK: information and support for anxiety. 03444 775 774.

OCD-UK: information and support for OCD.

Bipolar UK: peer support for people affected by bipolar.

Beat: support for eating disorders. England 0808 801 0677, weekdays 3pm to 8pm.

NHS Talking Therapies: free NHS therapy for anxiety and depression in England. You can refer yourself.

LGBTQ+

Switchboard: LGBTQ+ listening service. 0800 0119 100, 10am to 10pm daily.

MindOut: mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people.

LGBT Foundation: advice and support. 0345 3 30 30 30, weekdays 9am to 6pm.

Galop: support for LGBTQ+ people experiencing abuse. 0800 999 5428.

Young people and students

Childline: for anyone under 19. 0800 1111, 24 hours a day.

YoungMinds: information for young people and parents.

The Mix: support for under-25s. Text THEMIX to 85258.

Student Minds: mental health support for students.

Nightline: student-run listening services at many universities.

Relationships and loss

Relate: relationship support and counselling.

Cruse Bereavement Support: support after someone dies. 0808 808 1677.

Support After Suicide Partnership: for anyone bereaved or affected by suicide.

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide: peer support after losing someone to suicide.

Abuse and sexual violence

National Domestic Abuse Helpline: run by Refuge. 0808 2000 247, 24 hours a day.

Men's Advice Line: for men experiencing domestic abuse. 0808 8010 327, weekdays.

Rape Crisis: support after rape or sexual abuse. 0808 500 2222, 24 hours a day.

SurvivorsUK: for men and non-binary survivors of sexual violence. 0808 801 0332.

Pregnancy and parenting

PANDAS: support for perinatal mental health.

Coram Family Lives: parenting and family support. 0808 800 2222.

Money, housing and practical help

Citizens Advice: free advice on money, work, benefits and more. England 0800 144 8848, weekdays.

StepChange: free debt advice. 0800 138 1111.

National Debtline: free debt advice. 0808 808 4000.

MoneyHelper: free, government-backed money guidance.

Shelter: housing advice. 0808 800 4444, weekdays.

Older age, caring and dementia

Age UK: advice for older people and their families. 0800 678 1602, 8am to 7pm every day.

Carers UK: support for unpaid carers. 0808 808 7777, weekdays.

Dementia UK: Admiral Nurse helpline. 0800 888 6678.

Alcohol, drugs and gambling

Drinkline: confidential alcohol support. 0300 123 1110.

FRANK: honest information about drugs. 0300 123 6600, 24 hours a day.

National Gambling Helpline: run by GamCare. 0808 8020 133, 24 hours a day.

Neurodiversity

National Autistic Society: information and support for autistic people and families.

ADHD UK: information and support for ADHD.

Other communities

Combat Stress: mental health support for veterans. 0800 138 1619, 24 hours a day.

Op COURAGE: NHS mental health service for veterans.

Black Minds Matter UK: connects Black individuals and families with therapists.

ANDYSMANCLUB: free, peer-to-peer talking groups for men.

Last checked October 2026. If you notice a number has changed, please let me know.