This is a directory of hotlines and crisis text/chat lines for the United Kingdom. I also have lists for the United States and Canada. Note that this list is incomplete; I would like to add more types of hotlines, like I have for the U.S. and Canada. I also plan on creating lists for more countries at some point, and I am looking for assistance with that endeavor, so please get in touch with me if you'd like to help.

You can view the entire directory on Dreamwidth or on my website.

United Kingdom

Crisis and Suicide

Samaritans (General Support, Crisis, and Suicide Prevention)

Website: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
Call (24/7): 116 123
Call – Welsh Language Line (7pm-11pm): 0808 164 0123
Chat (currently a pilot service, not consistently available): https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/chat-online/
Email (aim to respond within 24 hours): jo@samaritans.org
Letter (English or Welsh) (aim to respond within 7 days):
Chris
Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK
PO Box 9090
STIRLING FK8 2SA

Crisis Text Line

Website: https://www.crisistextline.uk/
Text (24/7): text SHOUT to 85258

IMAlive (Worldwide Crisis Chat Line)

Website: https://www.imalive.org/
Chat: Click “Chat Now” at https://www.imalive.org/online/

Abuse, Assault, and Violence

Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline (for women)

Website: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Call (24/7): 0808 2000 247
Chat (Mon.-Fri., 3-6pm): https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Chat-to-us-online
Contact Form (will get back within 48 hrs or at a specified time): https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us

Respect Men’s Advice Line (for male victims of domestic abuse)

Website: https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
Call (Mon.-Fri., 9am-8pm): 0808 8010327
Chat (Wed.-Fri., 10-11am & 3-4pm): https://mensadviceline.org.uk/contact-us/
Email (Mon.-Fri., 9am-8pm; Sat.-Sun., 10am-12pm & 4-6pm): info@mensadviceline.org.uk