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Suicide Hotline United Kingdom

Immediate Crisis Hotlines

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Suicide Hotline UK

Immediate Crisis Hotlines

  • Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, any phone, 24/7).

  • National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK – Call 0800 689 5652 (24/7, free).

Text & Online Support

  • Shout Crisis Text Line – Text SHOUT to 85258 (free, confidential, 24/7).

  • Samaritans Webchat (for those who prefer typing): available via their website.

Specialized Support

  • CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – Call 0800 58 58 58 or webchat via thecalmzone.net (5 pm–midnight daily).

  • Papyrus HOPELINE247 (for people under 35, or anyone concerned about a young person): 0800 068 4141, text 07860 039967, or email pat@papyrus-uk.org.

👉 If you believe you are in immediate danger of harming yourself, please dial 999 for emergency services.

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