Worried about someone
You don't need to fix it. You need to open the door.
The services below will talk to you too, not just to them.
Who can help
Free and confidential. The cards show what's open right now, in UK time.
Hours can change on bank holidays. See every service
Struggling to cope, any time
Samaritans
116 123Free, 24/7, every day of the year
For anyone struggling to cope. You don't need to be suicidal to call.
Prefer to text
Shout
Text SHOUT to 85258Free, confidential, 24/7
A trained volunteer texts back. No calls, no talking out loud.
Information and next steps
Mind Infoline
0300 123 33939am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (not bank holidays)
Not a crisis line. Helps you find local services, treatment options and advocacy.
Supporting someone (England)
Rethink Mental Illness advice line
0808 801 05259.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
Advice for people living with mental illness, and for the people caring for them.
Under 35
Papyrus HopeLine 24/7
0300 102 2470Text HOPE to 8824724/7, every day
For young people with thoughts of suicide, or anyone worried about one.
Nothing matches that filter.
What to do
- Ask directly. "Are you thinking about suicide?" doesn't put the idea in their head. It shows you're willing to hear the real answer.
- Listen without fixing. Let them talk without jumping to solutions. Being heard is the point.
- Stay, or make sure someone can. If they're in immediate danger, don't leave them alone. Call 999 or take them to A&E.
- Help them make one call while you're still with them. It's easier with someone beside you.
- Check in again. Send a "Pub?" or set a reminder so you don't forget.
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