Immediate Mental Health & Suicide Support (24/7)

NHS Urgent Mental Health Helpline (England)

Call 111 and select the mental health option.

Hertfordshire 24/7 Mental Health Helpline

0800 6444 101

Support for adults in Hertfordshire experiencing a mental health crisis, including suicidal thoughts.

Samaritans

116 123 (free, 24/7)

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Samaritans provide confidential listening support for anyone feeling distressed, overwhelmed or suicidal. “Jo” is the name of their email service, not a specific person.

Shout

Text 85258 (free, 24/7)

Confidential crisis support via text, including for suicidal thoughts and self-harm urges.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight)

Support for anyone feeling low, overwhelmed or suicidal.

Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide

HOPELINE247: 0800 068 4141

Confidential support for young people under 35 experiencing suicidal thoughts, and for those concerned about them.