Urgent help
Whilst I can’t offer urgent or crisis help, I want you to know that help is available right now – if you need it.
Whether you’re experiencing intense distress, hopelessness, or just don’t feel safe — there are people who understand and want to support you.
If you’re in immediate danger or need urgent help:
Call 999 — If you or someone else is at risk of serious harm, please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E (Accident & Emergency) department.
📞 Mental health crisis support in the UK:
These free, confidential services are available 24/7:
Samaritans – Call 116 123
Someone is always there to listen without judgment.
www.samaritans.org
SHOUT – Text SHOUT to 85258
Free, confidential mental health support by text.
www.giveusashout.org
NHS 111 – Call 111
For urgent medical or mental health support, including help finding local crisis services.
NHS online
Mind – Call 0300 123 3393 or text 86463
For mental health information, guidance, and support.
www.mind.org.uk
Mind has information on ways to help yourself cope during a crisis.
If you’re struggling but not in immediate crisis:
It’s okay to ask for support before things feel unmanageable. Consider:
- Contacting your GP for a same-day appointment
- Reaching out to a trusted friend or family member
- Looking into local mental health crisis teams or helplines (www.nhs.uk has this information)
- Speaking to a therapist or mental health professional
A message for you
Whatever you’re going through — your pain is real, and you don’t have to face it alone.
Reaching out takes courage, but it’s a vital first step toward feeling better. There is support, even when it may feel out of reach. You are not a burden, and you are not beyond help.
If you’re visiting this page and thinking, “I don’t know what else to do” — please call someone now. You matter.
