TWPF curates a list of UK-based support services. The list is a guide and highlights a subset of available support services.  TWPF is an independent charity in the UK and has no official association with the following support services.

The Samaritans

The Samaritans helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Local branches offer telephone support and sometimes face to face support.

Phone: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org

ASSISTline
A national helpline offering supportive listening service to adults throughout the UK with thoughts of suicide or thoughts of self-harm. 

Phone: 0800 689 5652
Website: www.spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline-uk
 

PAPYRUS
A charity that offers emotional support to people under 35 who are suicidal. They can also support people who are concerned about someone under 35 who might be suicidal.

Phone: 0800 068 41 41
Text: 07786 209697
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
CALM is leading a movement against suicide. They offer accredited confidential, anonymous and free support, information and signposting. The provide this to people anywhere in the UK through their helpline and webchat service.

Phone: 0800 58 58 58
Website: www.thecalmzone.net

The Mix
If you’re under 25 and need help but don’t know where to turn, call the Mix for free. They’ll explore your situation with you and find organisations that may be able to help you further.
Webchat: 1 to 1 chat service: www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-team
Website: www.themix.org.uk

Grassroots Suicide Prevention
The Stay Alive app is a suicide prevention resource for the UK for people who are considering suicide or want to support someone who may be considering self-harm or suicide.

Website: www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/find-help-now/stay-alive-app

Last updated November 2024