If You Need Support Right Now
If things are feeling overwhelming, or you are struggling to cope, it can be important to have support in the moment.
While I may not always be available immediately, there are services you may wish to access for support at any time.
Urgent support
If you are in immediate danger or at risk of harm:
Call 999 – emergency services (24/7)
If you need urgent mental health support:
Samaritans – call 116 123 (free, 24/7)
NHFT Mental Health Crisis Line – call 0800 448 0828 (24/7)
NHS 111 – for urgent advice on mental or physical health (24/7)
Text and online support
If speaking on the phone feels difficult, you can access support by text or online:
Shout – text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7)
YoungMinds – text YM to 85258 (under 19s)
The Mix – text THEMIX to 85258 (under 25s)
CAMHS Live – online chat with a mental health practitioner
(Monday–Friday, 9am–7pm)
Support for children and young people
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Childline – call 0800 1111 or use online chat
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The Mix – call 0808 808 4994 or online chat
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YoungMinds – information and support
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Papyrus (HOPELINEUK) – call 0800 068 4141
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Hope Again – support for young people experiencing bereavement
Additional support
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CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight) or use webchat -
Samaritans
Call 116 123 (24/7) -
Cruse Bereavement Care
Call 0800 808 1677 -
Mermaids (support for transgender young people)
Call 0808 801 0400 (Mon–Fri, 9am–9pm)
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A gentle note
Reaching out can feel difficult, especially when things feel overwhelming.
You don’t have to manage this on your own, and there are people available to listen and support you.
Support for parents and carers
Family Lives
Call 0808 800 2222 (24/7)
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If you would like ongoing support, you are very welcome to get in touch about counselling.
Information on this page is correct to the best of my knowledge at the time of writing. Services may change, so please check directly with providers for the most up-to-date information.