UK Emergency, Mental Health & Neurodiversity Support Directory

Immediate Help (UK)

999 — Emergency services for life-threatening situations or immediate danger.
NHS 111 (Option 2) — Urgent mental health support available 24/7.
Visit your nearest A&E (Accident & Emergency) department if you are unsafe or unable to keep yourself safe.

Crisis & Emotional Support Helplines

Samaritans

Call: 116 123 (free, 24/7 emotional support)

Website: Samaritans

Shout

Text: SHOUT to 85258

Free, confidential 24/7 crisis text support.

Website: Shout 85258

SANEline

Call: 0300 304 7000

Open daily: 4:30pm–10pm

Website: SANEline

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK

Call: 0800 689 5652

Open daily: 6pm–midnight

Website: National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

Call: 0800 58 58 58

Open daily: 5pm–midnight

Webchat available.

Website: CALM

Papyrus HOPELINEUK

For under-35s or anyone worried about a young person.

Call: 0800 068 4141

Text: 07860 039967

Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org

Open 24 hours daily.

Website: PAPYRUS HOPELINEUK

Childline

Call: 0800 1111

For anyone under 19.

Website: Childline

Beat Eating Disorders

Adult Helpline: 0808 801 0677

Youth Helpline: 0808 801 0711

Eating disorder support, webchat, and peer groups.

Website: Beat Eating Disorders

NHS & Statutory Mental Health Services

NHS Talking Therapies (England)

Free NHS therapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, panic disorder, and related conditions.

Self-referral available in many areas.

Website: NHS Talking Therapies

Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs)

Local NHS teams supporting moderate to severe mental health conditions.

Usually accessed through GP referral or NHS mental health services.

Website: NHS Mental Health Services

Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Teams

NHS crisis teams offering urgent support at home as an alternative to hospital admission.

Usually accessed through NHS 111 Option 2 or local NHS mental health services.

LGBT+ Support

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline

Call: 0300 330 0630

Open daily: 10am–10pm

Webchat and email support available.

Website: Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline

Galop

Call: 0800 999 5428

LGBT+ anti-violence and abuse support.

Website: Galop

Faith & Cultural Support

Muslim Community Helpline

Call: 020 8908 6715 / 020 8904 8193

Website: Muslim Community Helpline

Chinese Mental Health Association

Counselling and culturally informed support services.

Website: Chinese Mental Health Association

Nafsiyat

Intercultural therapy and counselling services.

Website: Nafsiyat

Black Minds Matter UK

Mental health support for Black individuals and communities.

Website: Black Minds Matter UK

Disability, Deaf & Accessibility Support

SignHealth

Text: DEAF to 85258

Crisis text support for D/deaf people.

Website: SignHealth

Scope

Call: 0808 800 3333

Textphone: 18001 0808 800 3333

Website: Scope

Disability Law Service

Call: 020 7791 9800

Website: Disability Law Service

Deaf4Deaf

Counselling and psychotherapy services for Deaf people.

Website: Deaf4Deaf

Neurodiversity & ADHD Support

ADHD UK

Online video support groups, coaching groups, and community support.

Active Facebook community.

Website: ADHD UK

ADHDadultUK

Adult ADHD support charity with peer support and evidence-based resources.

Discord community available.

Website: ADHDadultUK

AADD-UK

Community-led information and local ADHD support group listings for adults.

Website: AADD-UK

ADDISS

National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service.

Provides resources, training, and support.

Website: ADDISS

ADHD Foundation

Neurodiversity charity providing education, advocacy, and support.

Website: ADHD Foundation

Scottish ADHD Coalition

Coalition of Scottish ADHD organisations and support groups.

Website: Scottish ADHD Coalition

ADHD Aware

Online peer support groups run by neurodiverse volunteers.

Website: ADHD Aware

National Autistic Society

Autism support, advocacy, and helpline services.

Helpline: 0808 800 4104

Mon–Fri: 10am–3pm

Website: National Autistic Society

Autism Central

Peer education and autism support for families and autistic people.

Website: Autism Central

The Brain Charity

Neurological condition support services and support groups.

Particularly active in the Merseyside area.

Website: The Brain Charity

ADDNI

Belfast-based ADHD charity supporting children and families.

Website: ADDNI

Mind

Local branches may offer ADHD and mental health support services.

Website: Mind

ADHD & Autism Assessment Information

Right to Choose (England)

NHS pathway allowing patients to choose approved ADHD/autism assessment providers.

Website: NHS Right to Choose Information

Psychiatry-UK

NHS Right to Choose ADHD assessment provider.

Website: Psychiatry-UK

ADHD 360

ADHD assessment and treatment provider.

Website: ADHD 360

Student Mental Health Support

Student Minds

UK student mental health charity with peer support resources.

Website: Student Minds

Nightline

Confidential listening service run by students for students.

Website: Nightline Association

Domestic Abuse & Trauma Support

Refuge

24/7 domestic abuse helpline for women.

Call: 0808 2000 247

Website: Refuge

Women's Aid

Domestic abuse information and support.

Website: Women's Aid

SurvivorsUK

Support for male and non-binary survivors of sexual violence.

Website: SurvivorsUK

Rape Crisis England & Wales

Sexual violence support and counselling.

Website: Rape Crisis England & Wales

Carers & Family Support

Carers UK

Advice and support for unpaid carers.

Website: Carers UK

YoungMinds Parents Helpline

Mental health support for parents concerned about children or teenagers.

Helpline: 0808 802 5544

Website: YoungMinds

Employment, Benefits & Advocacy

Citizens Advice

Advice on benefits, housing, debt, employment, and disability rights.

Website: Citizens Advice

Access to Work

Government support scheme for workplace adjustments and disability support.

Website: Access to Work

Substance Use & Addiction Support

FRANK

Drug and substance misuse support and information.

Helpline: 0300 123 6600

Website: Talk to FRANK

Alcoholics Anonymous (UK)

Peer support for alcohol dependency and recovery.

Website: Alcoholics Anonymous GB

Online Communities & Forums

ADHDadultUK Discord

Online peer community for adults with ADHD.

Access via: ADHDadultUK

Reddit Communities

r/ADHD

r/ADHD_UK

Facebook Groups

ADHD UK and other moderated ADHD peer-support groups available through Facebook.

Therapy Directories & Referral Services

BAATN (Black, African and Asian Therapy Network)
MCAPN (Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network)
Black and Asian Therapists Online (BAATO)
Pink Therapy
Free Psychotherapy Network

Wales Support Services

Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.)

Call: 0800 132 737

Text: 81066

Email: call@helpline.wales

Open 24/7

Website: CALL Helpline Wales

Additional Support

Helplines Partnership

UK-wide directory of helplines and support organisations.

Website: Helplines Partnership

Befrienders Worldwide

International emotional support helpline directory.

Website: Befrienders Worldwide

What To Do Right Now

Move to a safe and quiet place if possible.

Avoid being alone — contact someone you trust.

Follow your crisis or safety plan if you have one.

Reach out to one of the services above for immediate support.

When To Seek Urgent Help

Seek urgent support if you are:

Unable to keep yourself safe
Having suicidal thoughts with intent or planning
Experiencing severe panic, dissociation, or psychosis
Hearing distressing voices
At risk due to overdose, self-harm injuries, or unsafe behaviour

Call 999, contact NHS 111 Option 2, or attend A&E if immediate help is needed.

Mental Health & Disability Rights (UK)

You may have legal protections under the Equality Act 2010, including:

Reasonable adjustments at work or university
Disability accommodations for ADHD, autism, and mental health conditions
Protection from discrimination

Useful resources:

Citizens Advice
Access to Work