Mental Health: Mental health support contacts
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If you are feeling overwhelmed, unable to cope or unwell (physically or mentally) then remember, there is always somewhere to turn. You’re never alone.
Below we have compiled a handful of useful contact details for services that are there to support you through a health crisis, be it physical or emotional.
Please keep in mind these details are for UK residents.
999 or 111
In an emergency (life threatening situation) phone 999 immediately
Link to website: When to call 999
For urgent but none emergency medical attention phone 111 (or 0845 46 47 in certain areas of Wales)
Link to website: NHS 111
Local Crisis Team
For your local crisis team contact 111 at any time of day and ask for their details. Crisis teams are available to offer support in times of a mental health crisis. This number works in England, Wales (most areas but where not available you can call 0845 46 47) and Scotland but it is called different things in each area.
Link to website: NHS 111
Samaritans
Offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, about whatever’s getting to you
Phone: 116 123
Text: 07725 909090
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Welsh language line – 0808 164 0123
Link to website: Samaritans
SOS Silence Of Suicide
Phone and online chat services for anyone over the age of 18 who is struggling with mental illness, thoughts of suicide, who is bereaved by suicide or simply feeling overwhelmed and need support.
Phone: 0808 1151 505
Link to website: SOS
PAPYRUS
Young suicide prevention society for under 35’s
Phone: HOPELINE UK 0800 068 4141
Link to website: Papyrus
Childline
Child line for any issues at all for under 16s
Phone: 0800 1111
Link to website: Childline
No Panic
Offers a full range of services for people who suffer from Panic Attacks, Phobias and Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder
Phone: 0300 7729844
Youth Helpline: 0330 6061174
Link to website: No Panic
British Red Cross
Supports individuals in responding to and recovering from emergencies and crises
Phone: 0344 871 1111
Borrow a wheelchair / disability aid line: 0300 456 1914
Link to website: Red Cross
Mind
Provide advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem
Phone: 0300 123 3393
Link to website: Mind
Shout
Offer a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help – text SHOUT to 85258
Rethink Mental Health Line
Provide advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems
Advice service: 0808 801 0525
Email: info@rethink.org
Link to website: Rethink
The Mix
Provides support to 13 to 25 year olds on a range of issues
Phone: 0808 808 4994
Their crisis messenger text service provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK. If you’re aged 25 or under, and are experiencing any painful emotion or are in crisis, you can text MIX to 85258.
Link to website: The Mix
Anxiety UK
Charity providing support if you’ve been diagnosed with an anxiety condition
Phone: 03444 775 774
Link to website: Anxiety UK
CALM
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35
Phone: 0800 58 58 58
Link to website: Calm
Men’s Health Forum
24/7 stress support for men by text, chat and email
Link to website: Men’s Health Forum
Mencap
Charity working with people with a learning disability, their families and carers
Phone: 0808 808 1111
Link to website: Mencap
Beat
For people battling eating disorders
Phone: 0808 801 0677 (Adults) or 0808 801 0711 (Under-18s)
Link to website: Beat eating disorders
Cruse Bereavement Care
For support following a bereavement
Phone: 0808 808 1677
Link to website: Cruse
Refuge
Advice on dealing with domestic violence
Phone: 0808 2000 247
Link to website: Refuge
ManKind
Helping men escape domestic abuse.
Phone: 0808 800 1170
Email: hello@switchboard.lgbt
Link to website: ManKind
Safeline
For people affected by or at risk of sexual abuse or rape.
Phone: 01926 402 498
Link to website: Safeline
Switchboard LGBT+ helpline
Advice and understanding for LGBT+
Phone: 0300 330 0630
Link to website: Switchboard LGBT+
Email: chris@switchboard.lgbt
Mental health support for people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background is available here.
Financial Difficulties
We also recognise that when we have a long term health condition, financial issues can arise and be a significant cause of stress.
The websites below offer information on where to get benefits advice and financial support.
Help with debt
Being out of work can be a very unsettling time, especially if you have found yourself in debt. For debts that are spiralling out of control, there are free services available to help you with advice on how to handle and manage this situation.
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This information is general information about PoTS and is not an alternative to medical advice from your doctor or other healthcare professional. You must always consult your doctor or healthcare professional.
Last review 06/11/2024
Next review 01/11/2027