If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999. If you can’t speak, call 999 and press 55 when prompted.
Someone to talk to, any time
- Samaritans: 116 123, free, 24 hours a day, every day or email jo@samaritans.org.uk.
- SHOUT: text SHOUT to 85258, free, 24 hours a day.
- Qwell (explore.qwell.io/bucks): free, anonymous online mental health support for adults 18+ in Buckinghamshire, 24 hours a day.
Domestic abuse
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline (England, run by Refuge): 0808 2000 247, free, 24 hours a day. For women, and anyone supporting them.
- Men’s Advice Line (Respect): 0808 8010327, Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm. For men, including trans and non-binary people.
- Galop National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428. See galop.org.uk for opening times.
LGBTQIA+ and trans support
- Switchboard LGBTQIA+ Support Line: 0800 0119 100, 10am to 10pm every day.
- Gendered Intelligence Support Line (trans-led, 18+): 0800 640 8046, or WhatsApp 07592 650 496. See genderedintelligence.co.uk for opening times.
- Mermaids (trans and gender diverse young people under 20, and their families): 0808 801 0400. Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30am to 6pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays 1pm to 8:30pm.
Children and young people
- Childline: 0800 1111, free, for anyone up to age 19.
- Kooth (kooth.com): free, anonymous online counselling and peer support for young people, no referral needed. Age range depends on your area.
- YoungMinds Crisis Messenger: text YM to 85258, free, 24 hours a day.
- YoungMinds Parents Helpline, for parents worried about a child or young person up to 25: 0808 802 5544, free. Weekdays from 9:30am, to 4pm on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays and to 6pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays