In immediate danger? Call 999.
Faresay is not a crisis service. The lines below are free and here for you right now.
Urgent help
You don't have to be in crisis to call. If things feel too much, reach out.
Right now, 24/7
Emergency services
999
Immediate danger or risk to life.
Samaritans
116 123
Free, 24/7, any kind of distress.
SHOUT crisis text
Text SHOUT to 85258
Free 24/7 text support.
NHS 111
111 — option 2
Urgent mental health support, 24/7.
Specialised support
Papyrus HOPELINE247
0800 068 4141
Under-35s with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
0800 58 58 58
5pm–midnight, for anyone struggling — strong focus on men.
Mind infoline
0300 123 3393
Mon–Fri 9am–6pm. Information on mental health support and services.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
0808 2000 247
Free, 24/7, run by Refuge.
Shout for veterans / NHS
Text SHOUT
Specialist routes via SHOUT and NHS for veterans and frontline workers.
How Faresay fits
Faresay is for ongoing therapy with a regular therapist — not emergencies or acute crisis. If you're safe and looking for longer-term support, find a therapist. If you're in crisis, please use the lines above first.