If you are in immediate danger
If you are having thoughts of suicide or are in immediate danger, please:
- UK: Call 999 for emergencies or 111 for urgent help
- US: Call 911 for emergencies
- Go to your nearest emergency room/A&E
- UK: Call Samaritans: 116 123 (free from any phone)
- US: Call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
- Stay with a trusted friend or family member
United Kingdom Crisis Resources
Samaritans
Free, confidential emotional support 24/7 for anyone experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Available: 24/7
Crisis Text Line UK
Free, confidential 24/7 text support service for anyone in crisis.
Available: 24/7
NHS 111
For urgent medical help or mental health crisis when it's not a 999 emergency.
Available: 24/7
Mind Infoline
Information and support for mental health problems and signposting to local services.
Available: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Leading a movement against suicide, specifically for men but open to all.
Available: Daily 5pm-midnight
Childline
Free, private and confidential service for children and young people up to 19.
Available: 24/7
United States Crisis Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources.
Available: 24/7
Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text with a trained crisis counselor.
Available: 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral service for individuals facing mental health or substance abuse disorders.
Available: 24/7
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 confidential support for domestic violence survivors and their loved ones.
Available: 24/7
LGBTQ National Hotline
Confidential support for LGBTQ individuals and their allies.
Available: Monday-Friday 4pm-12am ET, Saturday 12pm-5pm ET
Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 confidential support for veterans in crisis and their families.
Available: 24/7
International Crisis Resources
For a comprehensive list of international crisis resources, visit findahelpline.com
Immediate Coping Strategies
Grounding Techniques
- • 5-4-3-2-1: Name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste
- • Focus on your breathing: Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4
- • Hold an ice cube or splash cold water on your face
- • Listen to calming music or nature sounds
Reach Out
- • Call a trusted friend or family member
- • Text someone you trust
- • Join an online support community
- • Contact a crisis helpline
- • Go to a public place where others are present