Urgent mental health and crisis support in Southend-on-Sea and across the UK
Urgent help & crisis support.
Find help now.
If things feel unsafe or overwhelming, use the services below for immediate or urgent help. My counselling practice is not an emergency service.
Emergency & urgent help.
Use 999 for immediate danger. For urgent mental health support in England, NHS 111 can help you find the right service.
Call 999 or go to A&E
If someone’s life is at risk, or you cannot keep yourself or someone else safe, get emergency help now.
Immediate danger · Available 24/7
NHS 111
Call 111 and select the mental health option for urgent support in England. You can also ask your GP for an urgent appointment.
Urgent mental health help · Call 111
Someone to talk to.
These services are open day and night. You can talk about what is happening for you, even if it is difficult to put into words.
Samaritans
A listening service for anyone who is struggling to cope. You do not need to be feeling suicidal to call.
Free phone support · 24 hours a day, every day
Shout
If you would prefer to write, text SHOUT to 85258 to speak with a trained volunteer. Support is available across the UK.
Free text support · 24/7
Replies may take longer at busy times.
Support for younger people.
Specialist help with suicidal thoughts, alongside support for the pressures and questions that can come with being young.
PAPYRUS HopeLine 24/7
Suicide prevention support for people under 35 and anyone worried about a young person. Trained advisers can help you explore what is happening and how to stay safe.
Phone support · 24/7
You can also text HOPE to 88247. Text and email replies may take up to 24 hours.
The Mix
Free online support for under-25s in the UK, covering mental health, relationships, money and everyday life. Explore peer support, the online community and counselling.
Crisis text support via Shout · 24/7
Text THEMIX to 85258. Other services have their own availability.
Domestic abuse support.
If you need emergency police help but cannot speak safely, call 999 from a mobile, listen to the operator and press 55 when prompted. This connects you to the police; it does not automatically share your location.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Run by Refuge, this helpline supports women experiencing domestic abuse. Advisers can help you understand your options, find specialist support and consider your safety.
Free, confidential phone support · 24/7
Men experiencing domestic abuse can find specialist support through Respect’s Men’s Advice Line as signposted by Refuge.
Support beyond the immediate crisis.
These services offer information and ongoing connection. They have set opening or meeting times and do not provide an emergency response.
Mind
Mind’s Infoline can explain mental health problems, treatment options and where to find local help. Its separate Support Line offers a space to talk about your mental health.
Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm
Closed on bank holidays. Call charges depend on your provider.
Andy’s Man Club
Free peer support groups where men can talk about what they are going through, or simply listen. You do not need to book. In-person and online groups are available.
Mondays at 7pm
Except bank holidays. Check the group finder for your nearest meeting.
Service details checked against the organisations’ own websites on . Follow each service link for its current availability and contact options.