Urgent Helplines
Bereavement Helpline Numbers for Help if You Need Support Urgently
AtaLoss Grief Counsellor Live Chat Service
You can live-chat to a professional on AtaLoss Counsellor Chat on this website.
Available 9-9pm Monday to Friday.
Available here.
Cruse Bereavement Support
Offers free, confidential support for those grieving the loss of a loved one.
Available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 9-5pm, Tuesday – 1-8pm
Helpline: 0808 808 1677
Website: Cruse Bereavement Support
Child Bereavement UK
Supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement.
Available 9-5pm Monday to Friday.
Helpline: 0800 02 888 40
Website: Child Bereavement UK
SANDS - UK support for all types of Baby Loss
Call 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.
6pm to 9pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Helpline: 0808 164 3332
Website: SANDS
Samaritans - Emotional Support to Anyone in Distress
Helpline: 116 123
24/7
Website: Samaritans
Mental Health Services
NHS - Mental Health Support
Call 111 and select option 2 to speak to the NHS Mental Health Crisis Response Service 24/7
Website: Mental health - NHS
Papyrus - Prevention of Young Suicide
Under 35s can call 0800 068 4141, Text 88247 or email: pat@papyrus-uk.org24/7
Over 35s can call for signposting.
Website: Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention UK
Call 6pm to midnight, Monday to Sunday.
Helpline: 0800 587 0800
Website: Suicide Prevention UK
Mind - Mental Health Support
Call 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Helpline: 0300 102 1234
Website: Mind
Shout 85258 - Mental Health Text Service for Crisis Support
Text “SHOUT” to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text “YM” if you’re under 19. 24/7
Website: Shout
Calm - Mental Health Forum and Chat for Men
From 5pm - midnight every day.
Call or WhatsApp 0800 585 858
Website: Campaign Against Living Miserably
