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Crisis help

  • Crisis Line

    If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or experiencing suicidal thoughts, it’s important to reach out for support. It’s a free and confidential service available 24/7.

    For residents in Surbiton, Kingston & Chessington
    Phone
    0800 028 8000

    For residents in Elmbridge
    Phone
    0800 915 4644

    In case of emergencies please remember to call 999 or visit your nearest Accident & Emergency Service

  • Samaritans

    Contactable by telephone and email, available 24 hours a day. They offer anonymous support and are predominantly a listening service.

    Phone
    08457 909090

    Website
    www.samaritans.or

  • Big White Wall

    A 24 hour staffed, online community of support for people in psychological distress.

    Website
    www.bigwhitewall.com

  • Saneline

    An out of hours telephone helpline, available 6pm to 11pm.

    Phone
    0300 304 7000

    Website
    www.sane.org.uk

  • HOPELineUK

    A telephone, text and email based charity, particularly geared towards suicide prevention in young people up to the age of 35.

    Phone
    0800 068 4141

    Website
    www.papyrus-uk.org/h

  • C.A.L.M Helpline

    (for men) A national helpline open 7 days a week, 17:00 to midnight, and callers can talk through any issue.

    Phone
    0800 585858

    Website
    www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help

  • Nightline

    A telephone, text, email and skype based charity run by students for students, a listening and information service.

    Phone
    020 7631 0101

    Website
    www.nightline.ac.uk

  • NAPAC

    NAPAC supports sufferers of child abuse through a support line and support groups.

    Phone
    020 8801 0331

    Website
    www.napac.org.uk

  • Survivors UK

    Survivors UK offers a range of support services for male rape and sexual abuse victims.

    Phone
    020 3598 3898

    Website
    www.survivorsuk.org

  • Refuge

    Supports women who are abused, harassed or who suffer gender violence, both practically and emotionally including a 24 hour helpline.

    Phone
    020 8200 0247

    Website
    www.refuge.org.uk

Page published: 2 December 2024
Last updated: 14 May 2026