Immediate Mental Health Crisis Support RESOURCES
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, it is important to seek immediate assistance. Below, you will find a list of urgent mental health helplines and resources in the UK.
For ongoing therapy and mental health support, Mayfair Therapy offers confidential psychotherapy services. We are available for 24/7 support but cannot guarantee that availability; it is important to note that we are not an emergency service and should not be considered as such. If you require immediate crisis intervention, please reach out to one of the organisations below.
Helplines for Urgent Assistance
If you are in crisis and need immediate support, the following services offer confidential assistance:
Samaritans (24/7 Listening Support)
Call: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: www.samaritans.org
The Samaritans provide a free, confidential helpline available 24/7 for anyone in distress.
NHS Mental Health Crisis Helpline
Call: 111 (select the mental health option)
Website: NHS Urgent Mental Health Support
The NHS crisis helpline offers emergency mental health support, directing you to urgent care services in your area.
Mind – Mental Health Support
Call: 0300 123 3393 (9am–6pm, Mon–Fri)
Text: 86463
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Mind provides guidance and support for people struggling with mental health concerns, including crisis management.
Shout – 24/7 Crisis Text Support
Text: SHOUT to 85258
Website: www.giveusashout.org
Shout is a free, confidential crisis text service offering immediate support via trained volunteers.
Crisis Teams & Emergency Services
Call: 999 (if there is an immediate danger to yourself or others)
Go to A&E if you need urgent medical and psychiatric support.
Crisis teams provide specialist emergency mental health support for those in acute distress.
ADDITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
For ongoing mental health support, the following organisations provide information, counselling, and self-help tools:
Rethink Mental Illness: Support for people living with severe mental illness – Visit website
SANEline: Out-of-hours mental health support – Visit website
The Mix: Free mental health support for young people – Visit website
Contact Mayfair Therapy for Ongoing Support
If you are looking for ongoing psychotherapy to support your mental health and well-being, Mayfair Therapy offers confidential, psychodynamic therapy sessions in Mayfair, London, as well as secure online consultations. Therapy can help individuals struggling with:
Anxiety, depression, and persistent stress
Workplace pressures and burnout
Relationship difficulties and personal challenges
Low self-esteem and emotional overwhelm