If someone’s life is at risk, call 999 or go to A&E. For urgent mental health help in England, call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option.
Some contact details on our poster have changed since it was made. Please use the details on this page, which were checked on 16 September 2026.
Organisations that can help
| Organisation | What they offer | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritans | Someone to talk to, whatever you’re going through | Call 116 123, free, any time |
| Mind | Information on mental health problems, treatment and where to get help (England and Wales) | Infoline 0300 123 3393, 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Email info@mind.org.uk |
| Rethink Mental Illness | Advice and information for people affected by mental illness | 0808 801 0525, 9:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday |
| Anxiety UK | Support for people living with anxiety | Infoline 03444 775 774 |
| MindEd | Free e-learning on the mental health of children, young people, adults and older people | minded.org.uk |
| Community mental health teams | Local teams that coordinate mental health care in the community | Ask the person’s GP or care team how to contact your local team |
Using this resource
- Display the details in staff areas and include them in induction, so everyone knows where to turn.
- Share them with the people you support and their families, in a way that suits each person.
- In Scotland, SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) offers support.
Download and printPoster (PDF). Free to use in your service.
Download the PDFThis is a quick-reference resource. Always follow the person’s care plan, your organisation’s policies and procedures, and current national guidance.
Sources (checked 16 September 2026): Samaritans: contact us; Mind: helplines; Rethink Mental Illness: advice and information; Anxiety UK: get help; MindEd.
