If you need support tonight

If you need a person to listen

• Samaritans is free and available day or night. It offers confidential listening. You do not have to be suicidal to call.
• SANEline supports anyone affected by mental illness, including family and friends. It is open from 4pm to 10pm every day.

Words you can use with someone you trust

Mind recommends sharing how you feel, being realistic about what you can do and sharing the caring role where possible.

If the immediate pressure is the person you support

If you are worried that they may harm themselves or someone else, or their condition has deteriorated quickly, use the urgent guide. It separates immediate emergencies from urgent mental-health help and gives the correct route for each UK nation.

Tomorrow, reduce one part of the load

Carers UK provides practical advice about benefits, assessments and support. Its helpline is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, on 0808 808 7777. A local carers service may also offer one-to-one support, counselling or help arranging a break.

Here for Someone is an independent information project. It is not a helpline or medical service. This page organises public guidance from the organisations linked beside the relevant information; it has not been clinically reviewed by Here for Someone.

Sources checked: 27 August 2026