Emergency services
UKCall 999 or go to A&E if someone is in immediate danger, there is a serious risk to life, or urgent physical care is needed.
Call999
Available: 24 hours a day
Visit official websiteSocialFlame UK — Mental Health
Trusted contacts, crisis support, treatment finders, and training resources for our community.
Need immediate help?
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services now: UK 999 or US 911.
For urgent mental health support, in Great Britain call NHS 111 and select the mental health option; in Northern Ireland call Lifeline on 0808 808 8000; or in the US call or text 988.
Crisis & urgent help
5NHS 111 urgent mental health support (Great Britain)
UKIn England, Scotland, and Wales, for urgent mental health help that is not an immediate emergency, call 111 and select the mental health option. The service connects callers to the appropriate mental health team.
Call111 (select the mental health option)
Available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Visit official websiteLifeline crisis response (Northern Ireland)
UKNorthern Ireland crisis response helpline for people experiencing distress or despair. Trained counsellors provide confidential support.
Call free0808 808 8000
Available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Visit official websiteEmergency services
USCall 911 or go to the nearest emergency room in a life-threatening situation or when immediate physical safety is at risk.
Call911
Available: 24 hours a day
Visit official website988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
USCall, text, or chat with a trained crisis counselor for suicidal crisis, emotional distress, mental health struggles, or substance-use concerns.
Call or text988
Available: Free and confidential, 24/7/365
Visit official websiteSupport services
7Samaritans
UKFree, confidential emotional support from a trained volunteer. You do not need to be suicidal to call.
Call free116 123
Available: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Visit official websiteShout text support
UKFree, confidential text support for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope.
TextSHOUT to 85258
Available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Visit official websiteNIMH help and treatment guidance
USOfficial guidance on immediate help, finding a mental health care provider, treatment, and trusted mental health information.
Available: Online resource
Visit official websiteHelplines in Canada for gender & sexual identity.
CACall1-888 843 4564
Visit official website Mental Health Canada
CACall988
Visit official website LGBTQ+ Mental Health
InternationalCall1-866-488-7386
Visit official website Find Treatment
USIf you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also reach Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741, or call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.
Call911
Visit official website Treatment finders
1FindTreatment.gov
USA confidential U.S. government locator for mental health and substance-use treatment facilities.
Available: Online treatment locator
Visit official websiteCourses & training
2Mental Health First Aid England training
UKTraining in mental health awareness, early signs, supportive conversations, and signposting to appropriate help. Course fees and formats vary.
Available: Online and instructor-led course options
Visit official websiteMental Health First Aid USA
USSkills-based training for identifying, understanding, and responding to signs of mental health and substance-use challenges. Course fees and formats vary.
Available: Instructor-led course options
Visit official websiteImportant information
This directory provides general information and signposting. It does not diagnose conditions, provide medical advice, or replace care from a qualified professional.
Services, availability, and contact details can change. Check the linked provider website when possible. If a listed contact does not work and help is urgent, use your local emergency or national crisis service.