Out of Hours Contacts

Samaritans

For anyone in distress, crisis, suicidal thoughts, overwhelm, grief, addiction-related crisis, or just needing someone to talk to.

Alcoholics Anonymous Great Britain⁠

Peer support, meetings, recovery help.

FRANK (drug advice)⁠

Confidential drugs advice and support info.

Text: SHOUT to 85258 (24/7 text support)

Good for people who struggle with phone calls or need discreet support.

Daily support and meetings for drug addiction.

For under-35s or anyone worried about a young person

Text: 88247

24/7 support.

Webchat also available

Usually open evenings/night.