Samaritans
116 123- 24/7
- Free
- Anonymous
Crisis helplines in United Kingdom
Free, confidential lines you can reach today. Trained people listen, without judgement.
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Victim Support
0808 168 9111- England and Wales
- 24/7
- Free
- Anonymous
The Silver Line
0800 4 70 80 90- For older people
- 24/7
- Free
- Anonymous
C.A.L.L. Mental Health Helpline Wales
0800 132 737- Wales
- 24/7
- Free
- Anonymous
- 2 languages
Shout 85258
- 24/7
- Free
- Anonymous
Switchboard
0300 330 0630- For LGBTQ+ people
- Anonymous
10am–10pm daily
Hourglass
0808 808 8141- For older people
- 24/7
- Free
- Anonymous
The Mix
0808 808 4994- For young people
- Free
- Anonymous
Phone/chat 4pm–11pm daily; crisis text 24/7
Lifeline
0808 808 8000- Northern Ireland
- 24/7
- Free
- Anonymous
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