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Urgent help in the UK

Who to contact if you or someone else is in danger or crisis.

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If someone is in immediate danger

Call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.

Urgent support

  • NHS 111: call 111 (in England, choose the mental health option) or use 111.nhs.uk.
  • Samaritans: call 116 123, free, any time, day or night.
  • Shout: text SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential text support.
  • Your university: most have an out-of-hours security or support line. Save the number now.

See the NHS guide to urgent mental health help.

This guide is general information, not professional, medical or legal advice. Rules and services change, so check the official source before acting.