Samaritans
Mental Health & Addictions · Charity/Voluntary Organisation · National service
Samaritans offers free, confidential 24/7 emotional support on 116 123 to anyone in the UK or Ireland struggling to cope or at risk of suicide
Samaritans provides free, confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to anyone struggling to cope or at risk of suicide. Call 116 123 free from any UK or Irish phone, including mobiles and pay-as-you-go; calls do not appear on phone bills. You do not need to be suicidal to call. Volunteers also reply to letters and welcome face-to-face visits at local branches across the UK and Ireland. Specific support for those bereaved by suicide is also available.
Contact
Phone: 116 123
Website: https://www.samaritans.org
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Opening hours: 24/7, 365 days a year
Who it's for
Who they help: Anyone struggling emotionally, in distress or at risk of suicide
Eligibility: Anyone in the UK or Ireland struggling to cope or at risk of suicide, plus those bereaved by suicide
Not suitable for: There are no restrictions — anyone can use this service.
Information last verified June 2026. Printed from https://www.socialprescriber.co.uk/charities/samaritans