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