Crisis Resources

Immediate help and trusted helplines across the United Kingdom

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If you're in immediate danger

Call 999 (or 112) for emergency services, or 111 for urgent medical advice anywhere in the UK.

🇬🇧 Samaritans (24/7 listening support): 116 123

📱 Text SHOUT to 85258 for the 24/7 Shout crisis text line.

If you already have contact with a mental health team, use your crisis plan or ring the number they provided.

Crisis Hotlines

Samaritans

116 123

24/7 listening support across the UK & Republic of Ireland

Shout Crisis Text Line

Text SHOUT to 85258

Free, confidential text support 24/7

NHS Urgent Mental Health Helpline

Find your local number

Visit nhs.uk/urgent-mental-health

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

0800 58 58 58

Open 5pm–midnight daily, plus live webchat for anyone identifying as male

Papyrus HOPELINE247

0800 068 4141

Support for young people under 35 experiencing suicidal thoughts

Mind Infoline

0300 123 3393

Information on mental health support and where to get help locally

Online support & planning tools

NHS Every Mind Matters

nhs.uk/every-mind-matters

Self-help tools, personalised action plans, and urgent support signposting.

Staying Safe Plan

staying-safe.net

Step-by-step safety plan with video guides and printable templates.

Hub of Hope

hubofhope.co.uk

Search for local NHS and charity mental health services by postcode.

Mind: Crisis resources

mind.org.uk

Detailed guidance on finding help, including advocacy and inpatient support.

ADHD UK Support

adhduk.co.uk

Directory of peer groups, Right to Choose information, and crisis signposting.

ADHD-Specific Crisis Support

When ADHD feels overwhelming

  • • Step away from sensory overload: dim lights, reduce noise, and breathe slowly.
  • • Use grounding tools (5-4-3-2-1, cold water, stretching) to reset your nervous system.
  • • Follow your NHS safety plan or contact your CMHT (Community Mental Health Team) if you have one.
  • • Let a trusted friend, family member, or peer mentor know you’re struggling and agree a check-in time.
  • • If medication side-effects worry you, call your GP, psychiatrist, or NHS 111 for urgent advice.

Where to find ADHD-specific help

  • • ADHD UK helpline (info@adhduk.co.uk) and peer groups across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
  • • ADHD Foundation coaching and wellbeing webinars: adhdfoundation.org.uk.
  • • Right to Choose providers for faster NHS assessments: guidance at adhduk.co.uk.
  • • Mind and Rethink local crisis houses, safe spaces, and advocacy.
  • • Hub of Hope or your GP for urgent referrals to NHS crisis teams and out-of-hours services.

International Crisis Support

🇮🇪 Republic of Ireland

116 123

Samaritans ROI • Available 24/7

🇪🇺 Europe

112

EU-wide emergency number. Many countries also offer 116 123 for emotional support.

🌍 Worldwide directory

findahelpline.com

Search vetted crisis lines by country, region, and preferred communication method.

Travelling or living abroad? Save the local emergency number and nearest helpline before you go.

Create a Safety Plan

Having a plan can help during difficult times. Consider creating a safety plan that includes:

  • • Warning signs that a crisis may be developing.
  • • Coping strategies that help you feel grounded (add them to the Staying Safe template).
  • • People and community spaces that offer distraction or calm.
  • • Trusted contacts you can ask for help (friends, family, peer groups).
  • • Professional numbers (GP, psychiatrist, crisis team, helplines).
  • • Steps for making your environment safe and keeping emergency meds organised.
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