There are a number of places people of all ages can turn for help when they are going through times of crisis - or they just need someone to talk to.
Unless it says otherwise, the following helplines are open 24 hours a day, every day.
- Samaritans (for everyone): Visit - www.samaritans.org; Call - 116 123; Email - jo@samaritans.org.
- Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – for men: Visit - www.thecalmzone.net; Call - 0800 58 58 58 – 5pm to midnight everyday; Chat - www.thecalmzone.net/help/webchat.
- Papyrus – for anyone under the age of 35: Visit - www.papyrus-uk.org/help-advice/about-hopelineuk; Call - 0800 068 41 41 – Monday to Friday 9am to 10pm, weekends and bank holidays 2pm to 10pm; Text - text 07860 039967; Email - pat@papyrus-uk.org.
- Childline – for anyone under the age 19: Visit - www.childline.org.uk; Call - 0800 1111 – the phone number will not show up on your phone bill; Chat - www.childline.org.uk/get-support/1-2-1-counsellor-chat. Because of coronavirus, they've had to make changes to how Childline works to keep staff and volunteers safe. You’re only able to speak to a Childline counsellor from 9am-midnight. To make sure they can answer everyone who’s waiting, you also won’t be able to join the queue for a 1-2-1 chat after 10.30pm; Videos and games to improve your mental health and enable to express your feelings - www.childline.org.uk/toolbox; Message boards - www.childline.org.uk/get-support/message-boards.
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