← Healing and Recovery Resources

🇬🇧 United Kingdom Crisis Resources

If you're in the UK and facing a mental health crisis, struggling with grief, trauma, or thoughts of self-harm, help is available—right now. This page provides trusted support lines, online services, and faith-based help. Most are free, confidential, and available 24/7.

If you're outside the UK: contact your local emergency services or visit findahelpline.com for international resources.

🚨 Emergency Services

999 – Immediate Danger or Life-Threatening Emergency
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 right away.

🧠 24/7 Mental Health and Crisis Support

Samaritans • 24/7 • Free
Confidential emotional support for anyone in crisis or despair—any time, any reason.
📞 116 123
📧 jo@samaritans.org
🔗 samaritans.org

Shout Crisis Text Line • 24/7 • Free
Free, confidential text support from trained crisis volunteers.
📱 Text: SHOUT to 85258
🔗 giveusashout.org

NHS 111 – Mental Health Help
If you're unsure where to turn and it's not life-threatening, call 111 to speak to an NHS adviser. Available 24/7.
🔗 Find a local NHS helpline

👥 Grief, Loss, and Bereavement Support

Cruse Bereavement Support • Free
Emotional support, information, and counselling for those grieving a loss.
📞 0808 808 1677 (Weekdays, with limited weekend hours)
🔗 cruse.org.uk

The Good Grief Trust • Free
UK-wide directory of bereavement services and peer support groups.
🔗 thegoodgrieftrust.org

🩹 Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Trauma

National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge) • 24/7 • Free
Support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse or coercive control.
📞 0808 2000 247
🔗 nationaldahelpline.org.uk

NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood) • Free
Support for adult survivors of childhood abuse.
📞 0808 801 0331
🔗 napac.org.uk

Victim Support • 24/7 • Free
Help for victims of crime, including assault, abuse, and trauma.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
🔗 victimsupport.org.uk

🛐 Faith-Based Crisis Support

Premier Lifeline – Christian Helpline • Free
Confidential support from a Christian perspective, including prayer.
📞 0300 111 0101
📅 9 AM to Midnight, daily
🔗 premierlifeline.org.uk

Need Him Global – Chat with a Christian • 24/7 • Free
24/7 online chat if you want to talk to someone about Jesus or receive encouragement.
🔗 chataboutjesus.com

🧭 What to Do Now

• If you're in immediate danger, call 999.
• If you're in distress, call 116 123 (Samaritans) or text SHOUT to 85258.
• For faith-based encouragement, contact Premier Lifeline or Need Him Global.
• You are not alone. Someone is ready to listen—right now.

✝️ A Final Word

You are never forgotten. The pain you carry matters, and so do you. Whether you're in crisis or simply lost in grief, God's presence is not far. He is near to all who call on Him.

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." — Psalm 34:18