Crisis and emotional support helplines

Samaritans

Provides emotional support for people 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They allow people to talk about feelings of distress and despair and are confidential and offer non-judgemental support.

Saneline

Provides out of hours mental health and emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental ill health, including family, friends and carers.

Mind Infoline

Provides information on types of mental health issues, where to get help, medication and alternative treatments and advocacy.

Rethink Advice and information Service

Provides practical help and information on issues as the Mental Health Act, community care, benefits, debt, criminal justice and carers’ rights.