Helplines and chat services (24/7)
- Samaritans – their 24-hour helpline for people of all ages is available by calling 116 123
- Shout 85258 – a text support service that is available 24/7, for free, by texting ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
- Papyrus – a suicide prevention charity, working with people aged 35 and under, whose 24/7 Hopeline can be accessed by phone on 0800 068 4141, by texting ‘HOPE’ to 88247, or by emailing pat@papyrus-uk.org
LGBTQ+ helplines (not 24/7) and other resources
- Switchboard – this nationwide LGBTQ+ helpline can be reached by phone on 0300 330 0630 (every day from 10am to 10pm), through a chat service at switchboard.lgbt, or by email at hello@switchboard.lgbt (email replies are within five days)
- LGBT Helpline Scotland – this LGBTQ+ helpline is available by calling 0300 123 2523 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12-9pm, and Sunday from 1-6pm), or you can email them at helpline@lgbthealth.org.uk, or see their suicide prevention toolkit
- Mind Out – an LGBTQ+ organisation that provides mental health support and resources, which you can check out at mindout.org.uk
You can download the information on this page here: Readiness To Take Part.
