Mental Health Support Resources

If you're struggling with your mental health, you're not alone. Free, confidential support is available 24/7 from these trusted UK organisations:

🆘 Emergency – Dial 999

Call 999 immediately if:

  • You or someone else is in immediate danger
  • You have seriously injured yourself or are at risk of doing so
  • You need urgent medical attention

📞 Call 999 Now

💬 SHOUT Crisis Text Line

💬 Text SHOUT to 85258
Free, confidential, 24/7 text support for anyone struggling to cope.
Website: giveusashout.org

☎️ Samaritans

📞 Call 116 123 (Free)
Email: jo@samaritans.org
24/7 confidential emotional support.
Website: samaritans.org

🧠 Mind

Infoline: 📞 0300 123 3393
💬 Text 86463
Advice, information, and signposting for mental health support.
Website: mind.org.uk

🌈 NHS 111

📞 Call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk
24/7 urgent mental health support when it's not an emergency.

Addiction, Alcohol & Gambling Support

🍃 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Free, confidential support for anyone struggling with alcohol.
24/7 helpline: 📞 0800 9177 650
Website: alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

🎲 Gamblers Anonymous (GA)

Peer support for anyone affected by gambling addiction.
Website: gamblersanonymous.org.uk

🟦 GamCare (National Gambling Helpline)

Free, confidential support for gambling harm.
24/7 helpline: 📞 0808 8020 133
Website: gamcare.org.uk

🌱 Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Support for anyone struggling with drug addiction.
Helpline: 📞 0300 999 1212
Website: ukna.org

💛 Al‑Anon Family Groups

Support for families and friends affected by someone else's drinking.
Website: al-anonuk.org.uk

🥫 Food Support & Essential Help