Need Urgent Help?
Stand By Me are a peer-led group, we are not professional mental health support workers. If you need urgent help or support please contact any of the following UK groups.
SAMARITANS
If you need to talk to someone in confidence urgently, call The Samaritans free of charge from any phone 24 hours a day on 116 123.
CALM
Calm run a free and confidential helpline and webchat, 7 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone needing to talk. Click here to visit their helpline.
SHOUT
Text SHOUT to 85258. Free confidential service open 24 hours.
PAPYRUS (Under 35’s)
Young suicide prevention team, open 9am to midnight 7 days a week. Call 0800 068 4141.
YOUNG MINDS (Young People and Parents)
Crisis Messenger – text YM to 85258, 24 hours.
Parent Helpline. Call 0808 802 5544. Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 4pm.