When you need to speak to someone urgently about your mental health but it might be the evening or weekend when the GP surgery is closed, phone 111 and press option 2.

For any help when your safety might be at risk and waiting for 111 might not be quick enough, phone 999 as that’s an emergency or try to get to a place of safety such as a hospital. Hopefully it’ll never come to that, but you’ll know what to do in case it ever happens.

CALL MENTAL HEALTH Listening Line

Provides a confidential mental health listening and emotional support line which is open 24/7. CALL can also signpost to support in local communities and a range of online information. Call 0800132737, text “help” to 81066 or visit callhelpline.org.uk/.

SAMARITANS

Call 116 123

Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

SANEline Services

SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers. SANEline are normally open every day of the year from 4pm to 10pm on 0300 304 7000.

SHOUT

TEXT 852 58

Shout is the UK’s first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.