If life is getting on top of you and you're struggling to cope then you must reach out for help.

If you're harming yourself, have thought about self-harm, or you're having thoughts of suicide, it's important to tell someone right away.

We know these thoughts and feelings can be frightening and confusing, but you don't have to struggle alone.

If you feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, contact one of the organisations below to get help right away.

If you, or someone close to you, requires emergency help


Dial 999 if your life, or the life of someone you know, is in immediate risk

Dial 111 if you need medical help quickly, but it’s not an immediate risk, or if it’s out of hours for your General Practitioner (GP) surgery

Contact your General Practitioner (GP) if you’re experiencing mental health problems and don't already have support from a community mental health team

Call Samaritans for emotional support on the phone, 24 hours a day 365 days a year by dialling 116 123

Contact NHS Mental Health Crisis Service for support 24 hours 7 days a week on 0800 0516 171

Text 85258 and reach out to SHOUT a 24 hour text service for anyone struggling to cope