Mental Health Resources

For those in a crisis

UK: Text "SHOUT" to 85258

You can text this number for free from all major UK mobile networks. You'll then be connected to a volunteer for an anonymous conversation by text message.

This free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging mental health support service is run by a charity called Mental Health Innovations.

UK: Call 999.

If you, or anyone you know, is in immediate need of help or is in danger, call 999.

UK: Call your local crisis team

If you don't already have their number, you can find an urgent mental health helpline on the NHS website.

USA: Call or text 988

You can also chat at 988lifeline.org

USA: Crisis Text Line

Text 'MHA' to 741741

USA: SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline

You can call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746. Trained crisis workers will listen to you and direct you to the resources you need.