Support & Resources
If you are finding things difficult right now and need someone to turn to immediately, the organisations listed below offer support, listening and help. Some specialise in crisis situations, others offer ongoing help. If you ever feel that you may harm yourself or someone else, or you are in immediate danger, please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.
You don’t have to wait for your counselling appointment — reaching out sooner may help you feel less alone!

Samaritans
116 123 (24/7) – If you are in emotional distress, feeling suicidal, or need someone to speak to.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
0800 58 58 58 (5 pm – midnight) – support for men in crisis.

Papyrus HOPELINEUK
0800 068 4141 (24/7) – support if you are under 35 and struggling with suicidal thoughts

SANEline
0300 304 7000 (4.30 pm – 10 pm) – for those affected by mental illness or supporting someone.

Text / chat help
ext the word “SHOUT” to 85258 (24/7) for confidential crisis text-support. Mind

Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Urgent Mental Health Helpline
Call: Dial 111, then select the “mental health” option (available 24/7)
Website info: nsft.nhs.uk
