Remember that 111 is always an option if there is an urgent or imminent risk
Lifeline 24 hour emotional support line Tel: 0800 543 354
Lifeline Suicide Crisis Helpline 24 hour crisis support provided by experienced telephone counsellors
Tel: 0508 828 865
Samaritans 24 hour emotional support line
Tel: 0800 726 666
Depression Helpline 24 hour helpline for emotional support and advice
Tel: 0800 111 757
Anxiety New Zealand Trust Helpline 24 hour helpline providing support for all forms of anxiety
Tel: 0800 269 4389
Shine Domestic Abuse Helpline Helpline providing support, advice, info and referrals to local organisations
Tel: 0508 744 633 (9am-11pm everyday, NZST/NZDT)
Rape Crisis Helpline 24-hour helpline providing support and advice
Tel: 0800 88 33 00
Australia
Remember that 000 is always an option if there is an urgent or imminent risk
Lifeline 24 hour crisis support line Tel: 13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service 24 hour professional counselling Tel: 1300 65 94 67
Sexual Assault Crisis Line Helpline for crisis support and counselling (Victoria only) Tel: 1800 806 292 (weeknights 5pm – 9am, weekends, public holidays)
Samaritans 24 hour emotional support line
Tel: 135 247 Tel: (03) 6331 3355 (Lifelink Samaritans – Tasmania)
Note: For non-English speakers, call helpline number and ask to use the Translating and Interpretation Service (TIS). For more info – Link
UK
Remember that 999 is always an option if there is an urgent or imminent risk
NHS 111 (England)
Operates 24/7 and should be able to provide details of local crisis support services or advice on accessing local A&E
Tel: 111
NHS Direct (Wales)
Operates 24/7 and should be able to provide details of local crisis support services or advice on accessing local A&E
Tel: 0845 4647
NHS 24 (Scotland)
Operates 24/7 and should be able to provide details of local crisis support services or advice on accessing local A&E
Tel: 111
NHS Out of Hours Service (Northern Ireland)
Operates out of hours (evenings, weekends, public holidays) and should be able to provide details of local crisis support services or advice on accessing local A&E
For telephone numbers according to where you live – Link
Samaritans 24 hour emotional support line
Tel: 116 123
Samaritans Welsh Language Line Tel: 0808 164 0123 (7pm-11pm everyday, GMT/BST)
Sane
Emotional support line for people in mental distress
Tel: 0300 304 7000 (6pm-11pm everyday, GMT/BST)
No Panic Helpline for people with anxiety issues.
Tel: 0844 967 4848 (10am-10pm everyday, GMT/BST)
Anxiety Alliance Helpline for people with anxiety disorders
Tel: 0345 296 7877 (10am-10pm everyday, GMT/BST)
Mood Swings Helpline proving advice, info and support to people with severe mood disorder
Tel: 0161 832 3736 (10am-4pm, Mon-Fri, GMT/BST)
Email/Skype support – Link
Maytree London based respite centre that provides short-term respite to people who are suicidal. People can ring them directly to discuss arranging a stay.
Tel: 0207 263 7070
Victim Support National Helpline
24 hour helpline providing emotional support and advice for those affected by crime
Tel: 0808 1689 111
Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre Freephone helpline
Tel: 0808 802 9999 (12-2.30pm & 7-9.30pm everyday, GMT/BST)
Worldwide
International Association for Suicide Prevention Details of crisis centres and phone numbers by continent and country – Link