If you’re struggling right now

If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm, suicide, intrusive thoughts, hearing voices or hallucinations, you do not have to face this alone. These feelings can be overwhelming and frightening but support is available right now.

What you can do immediately

• Talk to someone you trust – a friend, family member, teacher or trusted adult.
• Contact your GP or another health professional as soon as possible.
• If you feel unsafe, call 999 or go to your nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) department.

Crisis Support

• Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7) to talk to someone about how you’re feeling.
• Childline – Call 0800 1111 (free, confidential, for under-19s).
• Shout – Text 85258 to be connected with a trained volunteer who can support you.

How Stop.Breathe.Think can help

When you’re not in immediate crisis, our counselling service can:

• Listen without judgment.
• Support you in understanding your thoughts and feelings.
• Work with you to build coping strategies and find a way forward.

If you’re in immediate danger of acting on suicidal thoughts or harming yourself, please call 999 right now.