Mental-health support in United Kingdom

Free crisis and mental-health support options for people in the UK.

Last reviewed: 8 September 2026

If there is immediate danger

If there is immediate danger, call 999 or go to A&E.

Thrive & Rise is not an emergency service. This page is here to help you find trusted support quickly.

Free emotional support, day or night.

Local NHS urgent mental-health helplines.

Text support for people in crisis.

+ If you might act on suicidal thoughts, contact emergency help now.
+ If you can stay safe for the next hour, call or text one trusted person and tell them you need company.
+ Use Thrive & Rise for grounding, plain-language guides and signposting, not as a replacement for medical care.

Support details can change. These pages should be reviewed regularly.

Not sure where to begin?

You don’t need to know what’s “wrong”. Start with whatever feels manageable even if that’s just looking.

Free to use No account needed UK-focused support