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Free helplines in the United Kingdom for suicide, domestic violence, anxiety, depression and more

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Shout provides 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support over text message (SMS). We are here for everyone in the...


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HOPELINEUK is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and information over phone and text message (SMS). We exist...


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National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK provides, free and confidential support and information by phone. We help everyone in...


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About Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) stands united against suicide with...


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Samaritans is dedicated to providing 24/7, free and confidential support by phone. We are here to help everyone in the United...


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Anxiety UK Helpline is dedicated to providing free, compassionate and confidential support over phone, text message (SMS) and...


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The Mix Crisis Messenger is dedicated to providing 24/7, free and confidential support and information over phone and text...


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Runaway Helpline offers free, compassionate and confidential support over phone, text message (SMS) and online chat. We are...


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Childline is a counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday in the United Kingdom provided by...


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SEED Advice Line provides free, compassionate and confidential support over the phone. We are here to help everyone, adults,...


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SOS Silence of Suicide provides confidential support by our helpline, in person group meetings and online meetings. Our...


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No Panic Youth Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and information by phone. We help youth in the...


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LGBT Foundation Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support by phone. We exist to help the LGBTQ+...


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Samaritans - Welsh Language Line offers free, compassionate and confidential support by phone. We support Welsh-speaking adults...


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OCD Action Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support by phone. We exist to help adults in the United...


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EACH Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support by phone. We are here for the LGBTQ+ community in the...


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National Domestic Abuse Helpline is dedicated to providing 24/7, free and confidential support and information by phone and...


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If you seem to be having trouble with your drinking, or if your drinking has reached the point of where it worries you, contact...


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National Gambling Helpline is dedicated to providing 24/7, free and confidential support and information by phone and online...


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Eating Disorders Support Helpline is dedicated to providing 24/7, free and confidential support over phone. We exist to help...


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Self Injury Helpline offers free, compassionate and confidential support over phone, text message (SMS) and online chat. We are...


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Sarcoma UK Support Line offers free, compassionate and confidential support by phone and text message (SMS). We are here to...


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SurvivorUK Helpline Web Chat offers free and confidential support and information by text message (SMS) and online chat. We...


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Winston's Wish Helpline provides free, compassionate and confidential support by phone, text message (SMS) and online chat. We...


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Switchboard LGBT Helpline offers free and confidential support by phone and online chat. We are here for the LGBTQ+ community...


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Women's Aid Live Chat Service offers free and confidential support over online chat. You can chat to a fully trained female...


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Grieftalk Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and information over phone and online chat. We are...


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GriefChat provides free and confidential support and information by online chat. We exist to help people in the United Kingdom...


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Macmillan Support Line is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and information by phone and online chat. We...


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SAFENET Live Chat offers free, compassionate support & advice via online chat. We are here for adults, women, men in the UK...


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Child Bereavement UK Helpline offers free and confidential support and information by phone and online chat. We are here to...


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MS-UK Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and information over phone and online chat. We help...


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Respect Phoneline offers free, compassionate and confidential support for domestic violence perpetrators by phone and online...


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Respect Mens Advice Line is dedicated to providing free and confidential support by phone and online chat. We exist to help men...


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The Compassionate Friends is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and information over phone. We exist to help...


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The Survivors Trust Information, Advice and Support Line is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and...


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Narcotics Anonymous is dedicated to providing free, compassionate and confidential support over phone. We support adults in the...


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National Sexual Health Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support over phone. We are here to help...


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NSPCC Abuse Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support over phone. We help everyone in the United Kingdom...


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Revenge Porn Helpline provides free and confidential support and information over phone. We support adults, the LGBTQ+...


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Al-Anon Helpline offers free and confidential support and information over phone. We exist to help people in the United Kingdom...


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THT advisers can provide emotional support if you are worried about your sexual health or have concerns about living with HIV....


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NCT Support Line provides free and confidential support and information over phone. We exist to help people in the United...


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Sands National Helpline provides free and confidential support by phone. We support everyone in the United Kingdom who may be...


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LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline provides free, compassionate and confidential support by phone. We are here for the LGBTQ+ community...


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RoadPeace Helpline is dedicated to providing free, compassionate and confidential support over phone. We help adults in the...


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Mankind Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support by phone. We support men in the United Kingdom who may...


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NSPCC FGM Helpline provides free and confidential support over phone. We exist to help everyone in the United Kingdom who may...


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Karma Nirvana Helpline provides free, compassionate and confidential support by phone. We exist to help everyone in the United...


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Carers UK Helpline provides free, compassionate and confidential support by phone. We are here to help carers in the United...


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LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline is dedicated to providing free, compassionate and confidential support by phone. We help the...


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Pet Bereavement Support Service provides free and confidential support over phone. We help everyone in the United Kingdom who...


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National Stalking Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support over phone. We are here for everyone in the...


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Blood Cancer UK Support Line provides free and confidential support by phone. We exist to help people in the United Kingdom who...


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Forced Marriage Unit provides free and confidential support and information by phone. We are here to help everyone in the...


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Drugfam Helpline provides free and confidential support and information over phone. We exist to help people in the United...


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Pregnancy Crisis Helpline provides free, compassionate and confidential support over phone. We help everyone in the United...


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Survivors of Bereavement Helpline offers free and confidential support by phone. We are here for adults, women, men in the...


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The Child Death Helpline aims to provide a quality freephone service to anyone affected by the death of a child of any age....


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Jewish Women's Aid Domestic Abuse Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support over phone. We support...


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MS Helpline provides free and confidential support over phone. We help everyone in the United Kingdom who may require support...


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Brain and Spine Helpline offers free and confidential support over phone. We are here to help adults in the United Kingdom who...


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Lymphoma Action Helpline Services provides free and confidential support over phone. We help everyone in the United Kingdom who...


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Opoka is a specialist service working to stop domestic violence against women and children in the Polish community. Our aim is...


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Marie Curie Support Line provides free and confidential support over phone. We are here to help everyone in the United Kingdom...


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NAPAC Supportline offers free and confidential support and information by phone. We support adults in the United Kingdom who...


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NACOA Helpline provides free and confidential support over phone. We support everyone in the United Kingdom who may be looking...


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Combat Stress Helpline - Serving personnel offers 24/7, free and confidential support and information by phone and text message...


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Silver Line Helpline offers 24/7, free and confidential support and information over phone and text message (SMS). We are here...


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Age UK Advice Line offers free, compassionate and confidential support by phone. We are here for seniors in the United Kingdom...


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The Hourglass Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and information by phone. We help seniors in the...


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Dementia Connect Support Line provides free and confidential support over phone. We help adults, seniors in the United Kingdom...


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Mermaids' helpline offers free, confidential and non-judgemental support via phone, email, text and webchat. We exist to help...


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FamilyLine is dedicated to providing free, compassionate and confidential support by phone and text message (SMS). We exist to...


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Stop It Now! supports anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse and its prevention, including people concerned about...


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The National Bullying Helpline offers free, compassionate and confidential support by phone. We support everyone, adults,...


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The Men Standing Up Helpline offers free and confidential support by phone. We are here for adults, the LGBTQ+ community, men,...


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Steps Helpline provides free and confidential support by phone. We are here to help parents in the United Kingdom who may be...


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Families Need Fathers Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and information over phone. We support...


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Muslim Youth Helpline offers free and confidential support and information by phone and online chat. We exist to help people...


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Confidential Telephone Helpline offering emotional and spiritual support from a Christian perspective, with the opportunity of...


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Moodswings Helpline offers free and confidential support by phone. We exist to help adults, the LGBTQ+ community, people with a...


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Towards Healing offers free and confidential support by phone. We exist to help everyone, people with a religious faith in...


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The Dina Support Line offers free and confidential support by phone and online chat. We support people with a religious faith,...


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Free, immediate crisis counseling support in United Kingdom

If you're looking for free and quick mental health support, helplines can be a great option. In United Kingdom, free crisis counseling support is available from 84 hotlines and helplines.

It’s normal to feel nervous about making the call. Learn here about what to expect.

What are helplines or hotlines?

A helpline is a free, confidential counseling service available to anyone experiencing difficulties in their mental health, or worried about the mental health of someone they know. They are sometimes known as crisis lines or hotlines, and offer support over the phone, text message or chat. Some are available 24/7.

How will a helpline or hotline support me?

Helpline responders will actively listen to you while also asking questions to help you process difficult emotions and situations. When you call a hotline, you can expect to be listened to without judgment. If you like, you can also talk through or receive guidance on what steps you can take next.

Who will I talk to when I contact a helpline?

Helpline responders are often volunteers or counselors. They might also be peers who have had a similar life experience to the issue the helpline supports with. They are commonly trained in active listening and crisis counseling.

What topics do helplines and hotlines assist with?

Some helplines offer support for specific problems like suicide, depression, anxiety, domestic violence and sexual assault. Others help with certain demographics, such as veterans, youth or the LGBTQ+ community. Many helplines offer support for all kinds of mental and behavioral health problems – this means you can talk to them about anything that is on your mind.

What is a suicide hotline?

Suicide prevention hotlines or lifelines are available in many countries. They exist to provide compassionate support to people who are feeling hopeless or are thinking of ending their lives. Suicide hotlines commonly support with all topics, which means they can help with any kind of problem, even if it's not suicide related. They are usually reachable at all hours of the day and night.

Will a helpline talk to me about someone I'm concerned about?

When a friend or family member is going through a mental health crisis, it can be difficult to know how to help. Helplines will offer advice on how you can best support your loved one, whether that be through ways you can support them or outside support they may be able to get.

I'm in United Kingdom. What hotlines and helplines are available to me?

In United Kingdom, there are 84 hotlines and helplines that support with a range of topics.

Globally, there are over 2,000 helplines and hotlines, and the support they offer varies across topics and populations. What unites them is their shared aim to support people who are experiencing mental health distress or emotional pain. Helplines are there to assist you in a time of emotional pain, and to support those who may be noticing warning signs of an emotional crisis in those they care about.


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