BY PHONE
Samaritans
Someone to listen when life feels difficult. Talk through what’s on your mind, without judgement, with free support by phone, day or night.
Call 116 123Visit SamaritansSUPPORT FOR YOU
Finding the right support for you
CareAboutCare offers wellbeing checks, supportive feedback and practical activities to help you reflect on your wellbeing and take small steps to support yourself.
It does not provide diagnosis, therapy, medical treatment or emergency support. Your answers are not monitored, and completing a check will not alert anyone that you need help.
If your need is urgent, or you need support beyond what CareAboutCare offers, please explore the support links below.
Immediate danger
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to A&E now.
Call999Someone to talk to
BY TEXT
Shout
Free, confidential support by text when you’re struggling to cope. Available day and night, with trained volunteers ready to listen. Text SHOUT to 85258.
Text 85258Visit ShoutFind support where you are
Choose your current location for information about urgent mental health support.
EnglandNHS urgent mental health help ↗
ScotlandNHS inform / NHS 24 ↗
WalesNHS 111 Wales ↗
Northern IrelandLifeline ↗These are external services. Your check answers and score are not sent with these links.
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