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If you feel you’re at risk right now, can’t keep yourself safe, or you’re worried about someone else — please use the options below. These services are there for urgent support.

Emergency – Immediate Danger

If life is in immediate danger or you cannot keep yourself safe.

Call 999

NHS Urgent Mental Health Support

Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option (24/7).

Call NHS 111 Use NHS 111 Online

Samaritans (24/7)

Free, confidential support. You don’t have to be suicidal.

Call 116 123 Email

Text SHOUT

Text for urgent support if calling feels too much.

Text SHOUT to 85258

PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 (Under 35)

Support for young people and those worried about them.

Call 0800 068 4141

CALM Helpline

Support for anyone affected by suicide.

Call 0800 58 58 58

Childline (Under 19)

Free, confidential support for young people.

Call 0800 1111

Outside the UK

Find local crisis numbers in your country.

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NEU is not an emergency service. If you are at risk right now, call 999 or attend A&E.