If you're in immediate danger or can't keep yourself safe, or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E now.
Mindhelpa is not an emergency service and our screenings cannot respond to you in real time. These free UK services can help right now.
Talk to someone now
- Under 19? Call Childline free on 0800 1111, any time.
- In England, Scotland or Wales: call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option, 24 hours a day (Wales press 2; Scotland NHS 24 on 111).
- Northern Ireland: call Lifeline free on 0808 808 8000 (NHS 111 is not available there). Free, 24 hours a day, every day, for all ages.
- Samaritans: call free on 116 123, any time, day or night.
- Shout: text SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential text support, 24/7.
Specialist support
- Alcohol: Drinkline, 0300 123 1110.
- Drugs: FRANK, 0300 123 6600, 24/7.
- Gambling: National Gambling Helpline, 0808 8020 133, 24/7.
- New or expecting parent: speak to your midwife, health visitor or GP as soon as you can.
For non-urgent help, you can ask your GP for an appointment. If you are not in immediate danger, you can also book a Doctor Consultation with Mindhelpa.