Crisis Support
If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Help is available right now — free, confidential, and judgement-free.
🚨 If you are in immediate danger, please call 999 (UK) or 911 (US) or your local emergency number.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Samaritans
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. Available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Crisis Text Line (Shout)
Free, confidential, 24/7 text-based support for anyone in crisis.
Childline
Free counselling for children and young people under 19 in the UK.
PAPYRUS (Prevention of Young Suicide)
Support for young people under 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide.
Mind
Advice and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
Support for anyone who is struggling to cope. Open 5pm–midnight daily.
🇺🇸 United States
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for people in distress. Available 24/7.
Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people under 25.
🌍 International
Befrienders Worldwide
Find a crisis helpline in your country. Emotional support centres around the world.
International Association for Suicide Prevention
Directory of crisis centres providing support across the globe.
You matter. Your story matters. 💜
Sincerely You is a peer support community — not a replacement for professional help. If you're in crisis, please reach out to the services above.
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