You don't have to face this alone.

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 you, right now.

Immediate danger — call 999
If life is in immediate danger or you cannot keep yourself safe.
Call 999
Crisis support lines
NHS Urgent Mental Health
24/7
Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call 111 NHS 111 Online
Samaritans
24/7 · Free
Free, confidential support whatever you're going through. You don't have to be suicidal to call.
Call 116 123 Email Samaritans
SHOUT — Text Support
Text · 24/7
Text for urgent support if calling feels too much right now.
Text SHOUT to 85258
PAPYRUS HOPELINE247
Under 35
Support for young people experiencing thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person.
Call 0800 068 4141
CALM Helpline
24/7
Support for anyone affected by suicide or in crisis. Free and confidential.
Call 0800 58 58 58
Childline
Under 19
Free, confidential support for young people — whatever your worry, however big or small.
Call 0800 1111
Outside the UK
International
Find crisis support numbers in your country.
Find a helpline near you
NEU is not an emergency service. If you are at risk right now, call 999 or attend your nearest A&E. The resources above are provided for signposting — NEU does not operate or manage any of these services.