Crisis Support

If you are concerned about how you are feeling and struggling with your mental health there are some immediate support services available, listed below. If it is an emergency and you are at risk of harm please dial 999.

Call local: 01823 276 892

Call national: 0800 138 1692

Mind in Somerset

Mindline emotional support and mental health helpline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Mindline is a confidential listening service which provides a safe place to talk if you, or someone you know, is in distress. We can also give basic information about mental health and local support services.

If you are outside of Somerset, please contact - Mind: Home - Mind

Mindline Trans+ 0300 330 5468

Mindline Trans+ is a confidential emotional, mental health support helpline and signposting service for people who identify as Trans, A Gender, Gender Fluid, Non-binary. We are also able to offer support to friends and family. We support everyone dealing with any Transgender issues, be it for they themselves, their parents, siblings, colleagues, friends, or professionals.

Call: 116 123

Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen

Samaritans is a 24/7 hour help line offering a safe and confidential space for anyone struggling with their thoughts or emotions—just call 116 123 for support whenever you need it.

SHOUT Text shout to 85258 Shout provides a free, confidential support, 24/7 via text.

Shout: the UK's free, confidential and 24/7 mental health text service for crisis support | Shout 85258

Papyrus HOPEline UK

Call: 0800 068 41 41

SMS: 07786 209697

Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention | Prevention of Young Suicide

Prevention of young suicide for under 35's

A national, confidential support service for any young person (under 35) at risk of suicide, or anyone worried about a young person at risk of suicide.

9am - midnight everyday

SANEline is a national out-of-hours helpline offering emotional support, guidance, and information to anyone affected by mental illness.

Telephone: 0300 304 7000

Opening times: 4.30pm – 10pm, 7 days a week

Website: https://www.sane.org.uk/

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

CALM runs a free, confidential, and anonymous helpline as well as a web chat service, offering help, advice, and information to anyone who is struggling or in crisis.

Telephone: 0800 58 58 58

Opening times: 5pm – midnight, 7 days a week

Website: https://www.thecalmzone.net/