Helplines and emergency contacts
As counsellor in private practice, I can not respond to emergencies. I have put together the information of some helplines, some of which offer out of hours support.
Nationwide emergency number
If you are in immediate danger
Call: 999
Suicidal distress
Samaritans
24/7
Call: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Listening support in times of need.
NHS
24/7
Call: 111
Urgent mental health support.
shout
24/7
Text: 85258
Text support in times of crisis.
SANEline
4.30 pm - 10.30 pm
Call: 0300 304 7000
For people experiencing a mental health issue or supporting someone else.
CALM (Campaign against living miserably)
5.00 pm - midnight
Call: 0800 58 58 58
Chat: https://www.thecalmzone.net/suicide-prevention-helpline
Suicide prevention helpline
The MIX
24/7 for young people aged 25 and under
Text: THEMIX to 85258
Crisis support for people under the age of 25.
PAPYRUS
24/7 for young people
Call: 0800 068 4141
Crisis support for young people, or someone worried about a young person.
Non-immediate response
Mind
https://www.andovermind.org.uk/i-need-help-now/
Call: 0300 102 1234
Advice and support for anyone experiencing a mental health issue.
GRASSROOTS Suicide Prevention
‘Staying Alive’ app
Visit: https://stayalive.prevent-suicide.org.uk/
App for those at risk of suicide.
Cruse Bereavement Support
https://www.cruse.org.uk/
Call: 0808 808 1677
Support for people affected by grief.
Domestic Abuse
Aurora
Daytime & Out of hours
Call: 0330 016 5112 during weekdays daytime
Call: 023 9421 6816 during weekdays 5pm - 8am, Saturdays & Sundays 24hrs
Safety advice, emotional support, onward referrals