Help right now
Whatever has happened, you can use everything on this page without an account, without explaining yourself and without having stopped using.
Where in the UK are you?
Rules for housing, benefits and health are different in each nation. You can skip this and still read everything.
The options below are UK-wide. Choose your nation above to see whether we have any additional guidance. NHS 111 options are shown for England only.
If life is at risk right now — call 999
If you cannot speak safely, call 999 then dial 55 on a mobile. You can also type to 999 using Relay UK.
Open this service(opens in a new tab)Text SHOUT to 85258
A free, 24/7 written conversation with a trained volunteer, anywhere in the UK. No phone call needed.
Open this service(opens in a new tab)No phone call needed.
Samaritans — 116 123, free, 24 hours
You do not have to be suicidal to call. You can also email jo@samaritans.org.
Open this service(opens in a new tab)Webchat with a trained recovery worker
We Are With You offer free webchat about drugs or alcohol, wherever you are in the UK.
Open this service(opens in a new tab)No phone call needed.
Nowhere safe to stay tonight?
There is a separate step-by-step route for emergency housing, including what to do when the council is closed.
Emergency housing steps