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If you might act on thoughts of suicide or self-harm, or you've taken an overdose or are seriously hurt, call 999 or go to A&E now.
Crisis and support numbers
- If you're in immediate danger or can't keep yourself safe, call 999 or go to A&E.
- Samaritans: call 116 123. It's free, any time, day or night.
- For urgent mental health help in England, Wales or Scotland, call 111 (in England choose the mental health option, in Wales press 2, in Scotland choose the mental health option). In Northern Ireland, call Lifeline on 0808 808 8000.
- Text SHOUT to 85258 for free text support, 24/7.
Under 19? Call Childline on 0800 1111. It's free, 24/7.
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If you're under 19
- If you're in immediate danger or can't keep yourself safe, call 999 or go to A&E.
- Childline is for anyone under 19: call 0800 1111. It's free, 24/7. You can talk to Childline in English or Welsh.
- Samaritans: call 116 123. It's free, any time, day or night.
- For urgent mental health help in England, Wales or Scotland, call 111 (in England choose the mental health option, in Wales press 2, in Scotland choose the mental health option). In Northern Ireland, call Lifeline on 0808 808 8000.
- Text SHOUT to 85258 for free text support, 24/7.
- If an adult you trust wants advice on keeping you safe, they can call the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm).
- If you can, talk to an adult you trust, like a parent, carer, teacher or school nurse.
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Northern Ireland: Lifeline, free and 24/7, on 0808 808 8000. Wales: call 111 and press 2. Scotland: NHS 24 on 111, mental health option.
Domestic abuse: National Domestic Abuse Helpline, free and 24/7, on 0808 2000 247. Eating disorders: Beat on 0808 801 0677 (check opening hours on Beat's website).