Mental Health Awareness Week Day 2: How To Help
Whether you struggle with mental health problems yourself, or know someone who does, it can be hard to know how to get started.
Support Hotlines
Samaritans Available to call 24/7 for free at 116 123. Also have an option for a face to face visit. Give Us A Shout Available to text confidentially 24/7 for free, text SHOUT to 85258 CALM Available to call anonymously from 17:00 - 00:00 every day for free at 0800 58 58 58. Also available to text on Whatsapp or Webchat. Childline Support for under 18s available 24/7 at 0800 1111. Switchboard Support for LGBTQ+ people available from 10:00 - 22:00 at 0800 0119 100. Also available through email and text.
Other Support Lines
999 If in immediate danger. 111 For urgent help with mental health. 0800 587 0800 National suicide prevention hotline.
Getting help can be scary, but it has to start somewhere. Never be afraid to reach out.
These are british numbers, please check your local area
With love, Crowd Hangout.
