If you need help now

Menti is not an emergency service and can’t respond to a crisis. If you’re in danger or think you might harm yourself, please contact one of these services.

In immediate danger? Call 999 in the UK, 911 in the US, or 112 from any phone in the UK or EU. You can also go to your nearest A&E.

United Kingdom

Samaritans

116 123

Free, confidential, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year (UK and Republic of Ireland). samaritans.org

Shout

Text SHOUT to 85258

Free, confidential 24/7 text support. giveusashout.org

NHS 111

111

Urgent medical help that isn’t an emergency. In England, you can choose the mental health option. 111.nhs.uk

Emergency services

999

If your life or someone else’s is at risk.

United States

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. 988lifeline.org

Emergency services

911

If your life or someone else’s is at risk.

Anywhere else

Find a Helpline

findahelpline.com

Free, confidential helplines in your country.

Talking to someone you trust, such as a friend, family member or your GP, can also help. You don’t have to wait for things to get worse before you reach out.