999
Call 999 if someone’s life is at risk, or if you or someone else is in immediate danger. You can also go to your nearest A&E department.
- Phone:
- 999
- Available:
- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Urgent and additional support
There may be times when you need support more urgently than therapy can offer, including between sessions. I’ve included some organisations below that may be able to offer more immediate support.
Immediate help
If you need urgent support, the services below can help you access the right help quickly.
NHS 111
If you need urgent mental health support but it isn’t an emergency, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option. This can connect you to support from a trained mental health professional.
- Phone:
- 111, then select the mental health option
- Online:
- www.111.nhs.uk
- Available:
- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Website:
- www.nhs.uk
Brighton & Hove Mental Health Rapid Response Service
Brighton & Hove Mental Health Rapid Response Service offers urgent support for adults in Brighton & Hove who are experiencing a mental health crisis. People looking for support, carers and professionals can call for advice.
- Phone:
- 0300 304 0078
- Available:
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 10:00pm • Weekends and bank holidays, 10:00am – 10:00pm
- Website:
- www.brightonand
hovewellbeing.org
Emotional support
These organisations offer emotional support, information or someone to talk to when things feel difficult.
Samaritans
Samaritans provide confidential, non-judgemental support for anyone who is struggling. Whether you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts, feeling overwhelmed, or simply need someone to listen, you can get in touch at any time.
- Phone:
- 116 123
- Available:
- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Website:
- www.samaritans.org
Shout
Shout is a free, confidential text support service for anyone who is struggling or finding things difficult. Whether you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, in crisis, or simply need someone to talk to, you can text for support at any time.
- Text:
- SHOUT to 85258
- Available:
- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Website:
- www.giveusashout.
org
Mind
Mind offers information, advice and support for anyone struggling with their mental health. They can help you better understand how you’re feeling and explore the support available to you.
- Phone:
- 0300 102 1234
- Available:
- Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm, excluding bank holidays
- Website:
- www.mind.org.uk
SANE
SANE provides emotional support, guidance and information for anyone struggling with their mental health. Whether you’re looking for help for yourself or you’re worried about someone close to you, you can speak to someone who will listen with compassion and without judgement.
- Phone:
- 0300 304 7000
- Available:
- Every day, 4:00pm – 10:00pm
- Website:
- www.sane.org.uk
Specialist support and advice
These organisations offer support for particular experiences, situations or communities.
Victim Support
Victim Support offers free, confidential support for anyone affected by crime, whether you’ve experienced it yourself or witnessed it happen. They can help you talk things through, understand your rights and options, and find further support.
- Phone:
- 0808 168 9111
- Live chat:
- www.victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat
- Available:
- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Website:
- www.victimsupport.org.uk
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
The National Domestic Abuse Helpline offers confidential support to women experiencing domestic abuse. Whether you’re looking for someone to talk to, want to understand your options, or need help finding a refuge or other specialist support, they’re there to help.
- Phone:
- 0808 2000 247
- Live chat:
- www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
- Available:
- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Website:
- www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Men’s Advice Line
Men’s Advice Line offers confidential support to men experiencing domestic abuse. Whether you’re looking for someone to talk to, want to understand your options, or need practical advice, they’re there to listen and help you explore the support available.
- Phone:
- 0808 801 0327
- Available:
- Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 8:00pm
- Website:
- www.mensadvice
line.org.uk
Rape Crisis England and Wales
Rape Crisis England and Wales offers specialist support for anyone aged 16 and over affected by sexual violence, abuse or harassment. Whether you’re looking for someone to listen, have questions about what happened, or want help deciding what feels right for you, they’re there to support you.
- Phone:
- 0808 500 2222
- Live chat:
- www.247sexualabusesupport.org.uk
- Available:
- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Website:
- www.rapecrisis.
org.uk
SurvivorsUK
SurvivorsUK offers specialist support for men, boys and non-binary people who have experienced unwanted sexual activity. Whether you’re looking for someone to listen, practical guidance, or support to decide what feels right for you, they’re there to support you at your own pace.
- Phone:
- 0808 801 0332 (Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 12:00pm)
- SMS:
- 07860 031252 (Monday to Sunday, 12:00pm – 8:00pm)
- Live chat:
- www.survivorsuk.org (Monday to Sunday, 12:00pm – 8:00pm)
- Website:
- www.survivorsuk.org
Beat
Beat offers support for anyone affected by an eating disorder, whether you’re worried about yourself or someone you care about. They can help you better understand what you’re experiencing and explore the support available to you.
- Phone:
- 0808 801 0677
- Available:
- Monday to Friday, 3:00pm – 8:00pm
- Website:
- www.beateating
disorders.org.uk
Switchboard
Switchboard offers confidential support for LGBTQIA+ people, as well as anyone questioning their sexuality or gender identity. Whether you’re looking for someone to listen, information, or support to explore what’s right for you, you’ll be speaking to a trained LGBTQIA+ volunteer.
- Phone:
- 0800 0119 100
- Live chat:
- www.switchboard.
lgbt - Available:
- Every day, 10:00am – 10:00pm
- Website:
- www.switchboard.
lgbt
PAPYRUS
PAPYRUS provides confidential suicide prevention support for people under 35 who are experiencing suicidal thoughts. They also support anyone who is worried about someone under 35 and wants advice or guidance to help keep them safe.
- Helpline:
- HOPELINE247
- Phone:
- 0300 102 2470
- Text:
- HOPE to 88247
- Live chat:
- www.papyrus-uk.org
- Available:
- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Website:
- www.papyrus-uk.org
Cruse Bereavement Support
Cruse Bereavement Support offers support to anyone who is grieving the death of someone important to them. Whether your loss is recent or happened some time ago, they can help you make sense of what you’re going through and find the support that’s right for you.
- Phone:
- 0808 808 1677
- Available:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30am – 5:00pm • Tuesday, 1:00pm – 8:00pm
- Website:
- www.cruse.org.uk
Not sure where to start?
If you’re not sure which service is right for you, or you haven’t found something above that feels specific to your situation, these directories can help you find support that’s relevant to your needs and where you live.
Hub of Hope
Hub of Hope is a national directory that helps you find mental health and wellbeing support in your local area. If you’re not sure where to turn, it can help you discover services near you, including charities, community groups and NHS support.
- Website:
- www.hubofhope.
co.uk
Find A Helpline
Find A Helpline is an international online directory of trusted helplines, covering mental health, abuse, substance use, grief and many other issues. If you’re outside the UK, or can’t find the right support above, it can help you find services wherever you are.
- Website:
- www.findahelpline.
com
This information was last checked in June 2026. I do my best to keep these details up to date, but it’s always worth checking the organisation’s own website for the most current information.