Get mental health help now
If you are struggling, you do not have to wait. These services are free and confidential, and most answer any time, day or night.
People with ADHD are more likely to have suicidal thoughts and to self-harm. If that is you, you are not alone. ADHD UK is a small charity, not a crisis service, so please contact one of the services on this page.
Can't speak on the phone?
- Text 999: register first by texting "register" to 999
- Relay UK: dial 18000
- British Sign Language: 999bsl.co.uk
Talk to someone now
Free and confidential. You do not have to be suicidal to get in touch.
Samaritans
For anyone, about anything that is troubling you
Shout
Text if you would rather not talk
Childline
For anyone under 19
CALM
If you are struggling, or worried about someone
Urgent NHS mental health help where you live
Speak to a trained mental health worker. Free from mobiles and landlines, for people of any age.
England
Scotland
Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87, Monday to Thursday 6pm to 2am, and Friday 6pm to Monday 6am
Wales
C.A.L.L. helpline: 0800 132 737, any time
Northern Ireland
Lifeline is Northern Ireland's crisis line, for any age.
Outside the UK?
Find a free, confidential helpline in your country at findahelpline.com. In an emergency, call the local emergency number. 112 works in every EU country.
Worried about someone else?
- If they are in immediate danger, call 999.
- You can call the NHS urgent mental health line for your nation on their behalf.
- Samaritans and CALM also support people who are worried about a friend or family member.
Not an emergency, but still struggling?
- Ask your GP practice for an urgent appointment.
- In England you can refer yourself to NHS Talking Therapies.
- Meet other people with ADHD at a free ADHD UK support group or drop-in clinic. These are not crisis services.