Crisis Support
If you need urgent medical advice, call 111.
NHS 111 can help if you have an urgent medical concern but it is not a life-threatening emergency. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call 111Samaritans
24/7Whatever you are going through, Samaritans are there to listen. You do not have to be suicidal to call. If something is bothering you, they want to hear about it.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
5pm - midnight, dailySpecifically for men. CALM runs a helpline and webchat for men who are down, struggling, or in crisis. No topic is off limits.
Shout
24/7Free, confidential, 24/7 text support for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope. Text from anywhere, at any time.
FRANK
24/7Friendly, confidential drugs advice. FRANK provides honest information about drugs, their effects, and the law. You can call, text, or chat online. They have heard it all before and will not judge you.
Mind
Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pmMental health charity offering information, advice, and a helpline for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
NHS Talking Therapies
Self-referralFree NHS-funded therapy for anxiety, depression, and other common mental health conditions. You can self-refer; you do not need your GP's permission.
Beat
Mon - Fri, 3pm - 8pmThe UK's leading eating disorder charity. Supports anyone struggling with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, or disordered eating, including muscle dysmorphia, which is common among steroid users.