If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger of serious harm (for example, if someone has taken an overdose) and you need immediate help
Call 999
If you are worried about your own safety, being close to acting on suicidal thoughts contact your local crisis team. Our local team cover County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire & York.
Call 0800 0516171
Whatever you're going through, you can call Samaritans any time, from any phone for free.
Call 116123
or go to samaritans.org for more info
Shout is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service if you are struggling to cope and need to talk, day or night.
Text 85258
or go to giveusashout.org for more info
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) provides free, confidential and anonymous chats via text or webchat.
Call 0800585858 5pm til midnight
or go to thecalmzone.net for webchat and more info
Switchboard offer support to anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional well-being.
Call 0800 0119 100 (10am-10pm)
or go to switchboard.lgbt for more info
'Combat Stress' helpline is for veterans, serving personnel, and their families
Call 0800 138 1619
or go to combatstress.org.uk for more info
'MOD Military Mental Health Helpline' is for serving personnel and their families.
Call 0800 323 4444
'Royal British Legion' helps members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families. Support starts after one day of service and continues through life, long after service is over for dependents and carers too.
Call 0808 802 8080 (8am-8pm every day)
or go to britishlegion.org.uk for further info
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