Crisis Support Services

Papyrus HOPELINE:

0800 068 4141 

Prevention of Young Suicide

A confidential support service for young people (under 35) struggling with thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned about a young person.

https://www.papyrus-uk.org/

Samaritans: 

116 123

A free, listening service for anyone feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or needing to talk.

https://www.samaritans.org/

SHOUT: 

Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258

A free, confidential text service, offering support to anyone in crisis via text message.

https://giveusashout.org/

NHS: 

111 or 999 

Call 111 for urgent medical help or 999 in an emergency when you or someone else’s life is at risk.

Winchester Youth Counselling is not a crisis service, we are unable to offer immediate help. If you’re in crisis and need to talk right now, these helplines are staffed by trained people ready to listen 24/7.