Need someone to talk to?

If you’re finding things hard, you don’t have to deal with it alone. These UK services are free and confidential, and talking to them doesn’t mean anything has to be “wrong”.

If you or someone else is in danger right now, call 999. For urgent mental health help that isn’t an emergency, call NHS 111.

Samaritans

Anyone, about anything. Open 24 hours, every day.

Call 116 123 (free)

Shout

If you’d rather text than talk. Open 24/7.

Text SHOUT to 85258 (free)

giveusashout.org

Childline

For anyone under 19. Open 24/7.

Call 0800 1111 (free)

childline.org.uk

YoungMinds

Help and advice for young people, and for parents worried about a child.

youngminds.org.uk

CALM

Helpline and webchat for anyone who’s struggling. 5pm to midnight, every day.

Call 0800 58 58 58 (free)

thecalmzone.net

Mind

Information about mental health and where to get help. Weekdays 9am to 6pm.

Call 0300 123 3393

mind.org.uk

Altto isn’t connected to these charities. We list them because they help. Numbers checked 28 October 2026.