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Real help. Right now. No clinical bullshit, just the numbers and tools you need to get through today.
SAMARITANS
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Call 116 123CALM
Campaign Against Living Miserably. Helpline and webchat, 5pm to midnight every day.
Call 0800 58 58 58More UK Lines
Whatever you're facing, there's a line for it. All UK-wide. Save the ones you need.
NHS 111 (OPTION 2)
Urgent mental health support line — 24/7 across the UK.
Call 111MIND INFOLINE
Info on mental health problems, where to get help, and your rights. Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm.
Call 0300 123 3393SANELINE
Emotional support for anyone affected by mental illness. Every day, 4pm–10pm.
Call 0300 304 7000CHILDLINE
Free, confidential support for anyone under 19. 24/7.
Call 0800 1111YOUNGMINDS PARENTS
For parents worried about a child's mental health. Mon–Fri, 9:30am–4pm.
Call 0808 802 5544SWITCHBOARD
LGBTQIA+ support line, run by and for the community. Every day, 10am–10pm.
Call 0800 0119 100BEAT
Support for anyone affected by eating disorders.
Call 0808 801 0677REFUGE
National domestic abuse helpline for women — free and confidential, 24/7.
Call 0808 2000 247CRUSE
Support after the death of someone close.
Call 0808 808 1677FRANK
Honest information and support about drugs. 24/7.
Call 0300 123 6600NATIONAL GAMBLING HELPLINE
Support for gambling problems — yours or someone else's. 24/7.
Call 0808 8020 133SILVER LINE
Friendship and support for older people. 24/7.
Call 0800 470 8090Domestic abuse support
If you are in immediate danger, call 999. If you cannot speak on a mobile, listen to the operator and press 55 when prompted. Leave the situation only when it is safe to do so, and use a safer device if someone may be monitoring yours.
NATIONAL DOMESTIC ABUSE HELPLINE
Free, confidential support for women and children, 24 hours a day.
Call 0808 2000 247WOMEN'S AID
Information, local services and online support for women experiencing domestic abuse.
Visit Women's AidMEN'S ADVICE LINE
Confidential support for men, including trans and non-binary people, experiencing domestic abuse.
Call 0808 801 0327GALOP
Support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime or other abuse.
Call 0800 999 5428SCOTLAND HELPLINE
Domestic abuse and forced-marriage support for anyone in Scotland, 24/7.
Call 0800 027 1234LIVE FEAR FREE WALES
Domestic-abuse and sexual-violence support in Wales, 24/7.
Call 0808 8010 800The Survival Zines
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