If you are struggling right now

If things feel overwhelming, or you’re feeling unsafe with your thoughts, it’s important to reach out for immediate support. You don’t have to manage this on your own.

While I’m not able to offer crisis or emergency support, there are services available that can help you right now. You’ll find a list of these below.

If you need urgent help, please contact NHS 111 (option 2) or go to your nearest A&E.

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Samaritans

For anyone in emotional distress, at risk of suicide or needing a listening ear.

Call 116 123

Shout

For anyone struggling to cope who would prefer receiving support by text.

Text "SHOUT": 85258

Papyrus

For anyone under 35 at risk of suicide

Text: 88247

Call: 0800 068 4141

Calm

For men aged over 15 at risk of suicide. Available 5PM - midnight.

Call: 0800 58 58 58

Stay Alive App

For anyone who wants information and tools to use to stay safe in a crisis.

Link here.

BEAT

For anyone struggling with an eating disorder.

Call: 0808 801 10677

Email: help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Link for resources and support here.

Calm Harm App

For anyone who needs support for managing urges to self-harm and prefers using an app.

Download the app here.

Childline

For any child and young person who has a problem

Call: 0800 1111

Chat online with a counsellor

Kooth

For anyone wanting to access a free, safe, anonymous mental wellbeing community including live chat with their team and mental wellbeing resources.

Link here.

Miscarriage association

For anyone affected by a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy, needing counselling, live chat, resources or a call.

Helpline: 0303 003 6464. Available Mon, Tue, Thu 9am-4pm | Wed, Fri 9am-8pm

Link here.

LGBT Foundation

For anyone seeking LGBTQIA+ advice, emotional support and signposting

Call: 0345 30 30 30

Email: helpline@lgbt.foundation

The Mix

For anyone under the age of 25 who needs free, confidential support.

Call: 0808 808 4994

Link here.