Mental Health & AddictionsNational Service
Anna Freud Crisis Messenger
Charity
The Anna Freud Crisis Messenger offers free 24/7 text support for young people in crisis — text AFC to 85258 for a trained volunteer.
Is this for me?
- Who this helps
- All ages text support primarily for young people 10-25.
- Eligibility
- Anyone in the UK, especially children and young people, feeling overwhelmed.
- Area covered
- UK
Not suitable for:
Not a substitute for emergency services — in immediate danger call 999.
How to get help
Call us
020 7794 2313
- Address
- 4-8 Rodney Street, London, N1 9JH
- Opening hours
- Crisis Messenger 24/7; office Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
About this service
The Anna Freud Crisis Messenger is a free, confidential, 24/7 text message support service for anyone feeling overwhelmed or struggling to cope, delivered by the Anna Freud Centre, a leading children's mental health charity. Text AFC to 85258 to chat with a trained volunteer about suicidal thoughts, abuse, self-harm, bullying, relationships and more. The On My Mind digital library supports young people aged 10-25. General office line 020 7794 2313 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).
Information last verified June 2026*
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