If you are feeling suicidal and need help right now, here are some free helplines that you can contact.
Unless it says otherwise, they are open 24 hours a day, every day.
Samaritans – for everyone
Call 116 123 (24 hours)
Email jo@samaritans.org (a reply may take a few days)
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – for men
Call 0800 58 58 58 – 5pm to midnight every day
Visit the webchat page or WhatsApp
Papyrus – for people under 35
Call 0800 068 41 41 – Monday to Friday 10am to 10pm, weekends 2pm to 10pm, bank
holidays 2pm to 5pm
Text 07860 039967
Email pat@papyrus-uk.org
Text HOPE to 88247 (24 hours)
Childline – for children and young people under 19
Call 0800 1111 – the number will not show up on your phone bill
If possible, try and talk to someone you trust, maybe a family member or friend. They may be able to offer you support and help keep you safe.
There’s no right or wrong way to talk about suicidal feelings – starting the conversation is what is
important.
Who else can you talk to?
If you find it difficult to talk to someone you know, you could call your GP – ask for an emergency appointment.
If your still feel suicidal and it feels out of control take yourself to A&E or if you can’t get there safely call 111 or 999.
