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Mental health crisis helplines

crisis helplines

Make sure you know where to find these numbers in case you need them. To check up-to-date details, plus alternative means of contact, please visit the websites below.

Samaritans Call 116 123 any time, day or night.

SHOUT Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258, available 24/7.

Berkshire NHS Mental Health Crisis Team This team provides a 24/7 service in Berkshire to support people having a mental health crisis and who are at risk of harming themselves. The aim of the service is to provide support to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. Call 0800 129 9999.

Mind Infoline Call 0300 123 3393 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).

SANEline Leave a message on 07984 967 708 giving your first name and a contact number, and a professional or senior volunteer will call you back as soon as practicable.

CALM the Campaign Against Living Miserably is primarily aimed at men. Call 0800 585858 between 5pm and midnight, 365 days a year.