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.

The Samaritans offer emotional support 24 hours a day - in full confidence.

Call 116 123 - It's completely free.

Or email jo@samaritans.org.uk

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You can call the Rethink advice and information line Monday to Friday, 10AM to 2PM for practical advice on:

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- Different types of therapy and medication

- Benefits, debts, money issues

- Police, courts, prison

- Your rights under the Mental Health Act

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Call Rethink on 0300 5000 927 (Calls are charged at your local rate).

Mind offer an information line to answer questions about:

- Types of mental health problem

- Where to get help

- Drug and alternative treatments

- Advocacy

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Call the Mind infoline on 0300 123 3393 (UK landline calls are charged at local rates, and charges from mobile phones will vary considerably). Or email info@mind.org.uk.

If you need legal advice, you can speak to Mind about:

-Mental Health

-Mental Capacity

- Community Care

- Human rights and discrimination/equality  related to mental health issues.

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Call the Mind Legal Advice service on 0300 466 6463 (UK Landline calls are charged at local rates, and charges from mobile phones will vary considerably). Or email: legal@mind.org.uk.

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide.

You can talk to CALM about anything.

Call the CALM helpline on 0800 58 58 58 or use their webchat here.

The helpline and webchat are both open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year.