Skip to content

Tell us what you think about our Connected Kingston website. Take our 2-minute survey to help us give you a better experience. Take the survey

CALM - mental health support

Things can get tough, but we can help you get your life back. Being silent isn’t being strong.

  • Print
  • Page last updated

Image for CALM - mental health support

What is this service?

Our helpline and webchat services are for people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support.

CALL THE CALM HELPLINE

0800 58 58 58

OPEN 5PM – MIDNIGHT

365 DAYS A YEAR

For more info about our helpline service, visit our helpline information page.

WEBCHAT

OPEN 5PM – MIDNIGHT

365 DAYS A YEAR

For more info about our webchat service, visit our webchat information page.

If you need immediate help, please call emergency services on 999 or The Samaritans on 116 123

*We’re supporting more people than ever through this challenging time and taking more calls and webchats than usual. This might mean there is a delay when getting in touch with us, but please rest assured we’re here and ready to talk.

FIND HELP ON SPECIFIC ISSUES

Our helpline and webchat are open 5pm – midnight 365 days a year, and we can talk to you about whatever is getting you down.

There are additional organisations around the UK that can also help you with specific issues.

You can explore those organisations here.

Good to know

What people say

There’s no shame in feeling down. There is a place, and there are people, you can turn to when you feel like there isn’t. That place is CALM.

Other results you might be interested in

  • service

    Free

    Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.

    Logo for Shout

    Shout

  • service

    Free

    SLOW runs virtual and in person peer support groups for bereaved parents and siblings when a child has died in the family.

    Logo for SLOW - Supporting Bereaved Families

    SLOW - Supporting Bereaved Families

  • service

    Free

    APNI is a charity that runs a helpline (via telephone, email, online chat) for women affected by postnatal illness and their families.

    Logo for The Association for Post Natal Illness

    The Association for Post Natal Illness