Mental Health Helplines
At Nickolds, we recognise the significance of reaching out and seeking assistance for mental health concerns. If you need someone to talk to urgently, there are numerous helplines with trained individuals ready to lend an ear. They provide a judgment-free space where you can make sense of your emotions. Here are some options for services you can reach out to:
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Samaritans: Available 24/7, you can contact Samaritans by calling 116 123 (free from any phone), emailing jo@samaritans.org, or visiting their branches in person. There's also support available in Welsh at 0808 164 0123 from 7pm to 11pm daily.
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SANEline: For those experiencing mental health challenges or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline between 4.30pm and 10pm daily at 0300 304 7000.
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National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: Offering supportive listening for individuals with thoughts of suicide, you can call 0800 689 5652 from 6pm to midnight daily.
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Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): If you're struggling and need to talk, you can call CALM on 0800 58 58 58 between 5pm and midnight daily, or use their webchat service.
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Shout: For those who prefer not to talk but want someone to talk to, Shout offers text-based support, you can text SHOUT to 85258 for confidential assistance 24/7.
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Papyrus HOPELINEUK: Individuals under 35 struggling with suicidal feelings can call 0800 068 4141 any time, email pat@papyrus-uk.org, or text 07786 209 697.
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Nightline: A student-run listening and information services, open at night when other support services may be closed. Students can check if their university or college offers a night-time listening service through the Nightline website.
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Switchboard: If you identify as LGBTQ+, you can call Switchboard at 0300 330 0630 between 10am and 10pm daily, email chris@switchboard.lgbt, or use their webchat service.
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C.A.L.L.: Residents of Wales can call C.A.L.L. on 0800 132 737 (open 24/7) or text 'help' followed by a question to 81066.
For additional helpline options, you can visit the Helplines Partnership website or contact Mind's Infoline for support. If you're outside the UK, the Befrienders Worldwide website offers a tool to search for emotional support helplines globally by country. Remember, help is available, and you're not alone.