United Kingdom

United Kingdom – Mental Health & Crisis Support Directory
💬 Need Immediate Help in the UK?
If you’re struggling with your mental health, facing abuse, feeling overwhelmed, or just need someone to talk to — you are not alone. Free, confidential support is always available, 24/7.
📞 Emergency Services:
Dial 999 — For urgent police, ambulance, or fire support

🧠 National Mental Health & Crisis Helplines
Service
Contact
Support Offered
Samaritans UK
📞 116 123
🌐 samaritans.org
Free 24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress or at risk of suicide
Shout Text Line
Text SHOUT to 85258
24/7 confidential text support for anyone struggling to cope
Mind Info Line
📞 0300 123 3393
Text: 86463
🌐 mind.org.uk
Mental health advice, information, and signposting
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)
📞 0808 2000 247
🌐 nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Free 24/7 support for anyone affected by domestic violence or coercive control
GamCare (Gambling Help)
📞 0808 8020 133
🌐 gamcare.org.uk
Confidential support for problem gambling, for you or a loved one
StepChange (Debt Advice)
📞 0800 138 1111
🌐 stepchange.org
Free debt advice, financial wellbeing tools, and support with money stress

💡 All of these services are free and available across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

🌱 Mental Health Organisations & Resources
Mind — mind.org.uk
One of the UK’s leading mental health charities offering information, support lines, and local services
Rethink Mental Illness — rethink.org
Advice, peer support, and advocacy for people living with severe mental illness
SANEline — 📞 0300 304 7000 (4pm–10pm)
Emotional support for anyone affected by mental illness
YoungMinds — youngminds.org.uk
UK’s leading charity for child and adolescent mental health
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) — 📞 0800 58 58 58<br>🌐 thecalmzone.net
Focused on suicide prevention and emotional wellbeing for men and young people

🔍 Find a Therapist or Counsellor
Directory
Description
BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) — bacp.co.uk
Verified therapist directory searchable by area, specialism, and type of therapy
Counselling Directory — counselling-directory.org.uk
Easy-to-use national directory of registered counsellors and therapists
UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) — psychotherapy.org.uk
Accredited psychotherapists with advanced training
NHS Mental Health Services — nhs.uk
Free psychological therapies (IAPT) through GP referral or self-referral in some regions

💡 Many therapists offer online sessions, sliding-scale fees, or free initial consultations. Don’t be afraid to ask what’s available.

🧒 For Children, Teens & Parents
Childline — 📞 0800 1111 | 🌐 childline.org.uk
24/7 confidential support for children and young people under 19
YoungMinds Parent Helpline — 📞 0808 802 5544
Support for parents/carers worried about a child or teen’s mental health
Place2Be — place2be.org.uk
School-based mental health support and resources for children, families, and educators
Kooth — kooth.com
Free, anonymous mental health support and counselling for young people aged 10–25

🌈 Inclusive & Culturally Safe Support
LGBT Foundation — lgbt.foundation
Mental health support, crisis helplines, and sexual health for LGBTQ+ individuals
Black Minds Matter UK — blackmindsmatteruk.com
Free therapy and culturally competent mental health care for Black individuals and families
Muslim Youth Helpline — 📞 0808 808 2008 | 🌐 myh.org.uk
Faith and culturally sensitive support for young Muslims
Therapy for You — inclusivetherapists.com
Search for culturally affirming therapists by identity, experience, and approach

🌐 Online & Digital Support
Shout Text Service — Text SHOUT to 85258
7 Cups — 7cups.com
Free peer listening and affordable online therapy
BetterHelp UK — betterhelp.com
Online platform connecting you to a licensed therapist (subscription-based)
Mind’s Online Tools — mind.org.uk
Self-care guides, wellbeing tips, and coping strategies

💛 Final Note
No matter how heavy life feels right now, there is support out there — and you are so worthy of it. You don’t have to carry your pain alone. You don’t have to be in crisis to reach out.
Whether you’re taking your first step or just needed this reminder:
You are seen. You are heard. You are never alone. 💛