Help and support

If you're struggling and need urgent help, you're not alone — there are people available to support you, right now.

While I am not able to provide crisis support, the following services offer confidential help and are available 24/7 or during extended hours.

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Crisis and Support Lines​

 

Your GP or local emergency services — If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical support, please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.

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• Samaritans — Free support any time, day or night.📞 116 123 (freephone)🌐 samaritans.org

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• NHS 111 — For urgent mental health help and advice.
  📞 Call 111

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• Hopeline247 (Papyrus) — For anyone under 35 experiencing thoughts of suicide, or those supporting someone else.
  📞 0800 068 4141 (freephone)
  📱 Text 07860 039967
  🌐 papyrus-uk.org

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• C.A.L.L. Helpline (Wales) — Mental health support and information, available in Welsh and English.
  📞 0800 132 737 (freephone)
  📱 Text ‘help’ to 81066
  🌐 callhelpline.org.uk

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Other Sources of Support

 

These services aren’t for emergencies, but may offer emotional support or helpful resources:

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• Mind – Mental health charity offering support and guidance.
  🌐 mind.org.uk

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• SHOUT – 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis.
  📱 Text 'SHOUT' to 85258
  🌐 giveusashout.org

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• The Mix – Support for under 25s.
  📞 0808 808 4994
  🌐 themix.org.uk

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• Cruse Bereavement Support – For anyone dealing with grief.
  📞 0808 808 1677
  🌐 cruse.org.uk

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