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If you need help right now.
These people can be with you today. On a phone, tap a number to call. Be Again isn’t an emergency service, but in the app it stays with you while you reach them.
- 999EmergencyIf you or someone else is in immediate dangerTap to call
- 116 123SamaritansIf you’re having thoughts of suicide or self-harm. Free, any time, day or nightTap to call
- 85258ShoutText SHOUT if you’re having thoughts of suicide or self-harm. Free, any timeTap to text
- 111NHS 111Urgent medical advice, including withdrawal. Choose the mental health option if that’s what you need. Not available in Northern IrelandTap to call
- 0300 123 1110DrinklineWeekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pmTap to call
- 0300 123 6600FRANKDrugs advice, any timeTap to call
- 0800 0086 811Al-AnonSupport for families and friends. 10am to 10pm every dayTap to call
- 0800 83 85 87Breathing Space ScotlandListening service for anyone feeling low, anxious or stressed. Mon to Thu 6pm to 2am, and from 6pm Friday to 6am MondayTap to call
- 0800 7314 314Drinkline ScotlandFree help about drinking. Weekdays 9am to 9pm, weekends 10am to 4pmTap to call
- 0808 808 8000Lifeline Northern IrelandCrisis support for anyone in distress. Free, any timeTap to call
- 0808 808 2234DAN 24/7 WalesDrugs and alcohol helpline. Free, any timeTap to call
- 0808 2000 247Domestic abuseNational helpline in England, free, any time. Wales 0808 80 10 800, Scotland 0800 027 1234, Northern Ireland 0808 802 1414Tap to call
- 0800 1111ChildlineIf you’re under 18. Free, any timeTap to call
If someone’s in danger
Call 999 and stay with them.
If someone is unconscious, can’t be woken, is having a fit or is struggling to breathe, call 999 and stay with them. Put them on their side. Don’t give them more drink or drugs, and don’t try to make them sick. Tell the call handler what they’ve taken if you know. If opioids might be involved and you have naloxone, use it.
If you’re worried someone might hurt themselves, it’s OK to ask them directly. Stay with them if you can, and call 999 or Samaritans.
If it’s you
You don’t have to get through tonight alone.
If you’re having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, Samaritans answer any time on 116 123, free, or you can text SHOUT to 85258. If you might act on them, call 999.
Withdrawal can be dangerous. Stopping suddenly after heavy daily drinking, or after benzodiazepines, can cause fits. Talk to your GP or call 111 first. If someone is shaking badly, confused, seeing things or having a fit, call 999.
In Northern Ireland there’s no NHS 111. Call your GP or out-of-hours service, or Lifeline on 0808 808 8000.
If it’s someone you love
Look after yourself as well.
If they’re in danger, call 999. If it’s the worry that’s too much, Al-Anon supports families and friends on 0800 0086 811. If you’re ever frightened of them, the domestic abuse helplines above are free and confidential.
Be Again is for adults. If you’re under 18, Childline is free any time on 0800 1111.