Get help - free, 24/7, confidential mental health text support service
Get help
Shout is a free, confidential and 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in the UK who needs support.
If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, our trained Shout Volunteers are here for you. To start a conversation, text the word ‘Shout’ to 85258, or click 'Text us' below.
If your life is at imminent risk, please call 999 for immediate help.
We can help with:
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Anxiety and stress
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Depression or sadness
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Suicidal thoughts
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Self-harm
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Panic attacks
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Loneliness or isolation
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Abuse
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Bullying
Resources to support your mental health
These tips and resources and tips are here to support you when you're feeling anxious, low, stressed or overwhelmed.
They might also be helpful while you're waiting for a Shout Volunteer to become available.
Starting a conversation
Text the word ‘Shout’ to 85258 to start a conversation with a trained Shout Volunteer, who will text you back and forth. You only need to share what you feel comfortable with and our volunteers will work with you to take your next steps towards feeling better.
We will always try to respond to messages as quickly as possible, but responses can take longer at busy times. While you wait, please take a look out our online resources.
We will always respond to high risk texters as a priority. If you are at imminent risk, please call 999.
