You don't have to face difficult feelings alone.
I am worried about my mental health
Sometimes life feels overwhelming. You might be feeling anxious, frightened, low, lonely or unable to cope with everyday situations.
You might be having trouble sleeping, struggling with your thoughts or finding things difficult which once felt manageable.
There are many reasons why someone might struggle with their mental health. You do not need a diagnosis or a particular reason to ask for support.
Your feelings matter, and support is available.
Jacob's House helps you find established UK organisations offering information, support and professional guidance.
Do you need urgent help?
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.
If you need urgent mental health support but there is no immediate danger, contact your local urgent mental health service.
In England: Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option.
Elsewhere in the UK, use the NHS or local crisis service for your nation.
Find someone to help you
Choose the support which feels most appropriate for you.
Someone to talk to, day or night
Samaritans
If something is troubling you, Samaritans offers a listening service throughout the UK.
You do not need to be suicidal to contact Samaritans.
Free to call, 24 hours a day.
Support by text message
Shout
If speaking on the telephone feels difficult, Shout offers confidential mental health support through text messages.
Text SHOUT to 85258
Available 24 hours a day throughout the UK.
Mental health information and guidance
Mind
Mind provides information about mental health conditions, treatment options and finding support.
Its Infoline covers England and Wales.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, excluding bank holidays.
Professional NHS support
NHS mental health services
Your GP is a good starting point for ongoing mental health difficulties.
In England, some NHS talking therapies services also accept self-referrals without seeing a GP first.
If you are unsure where to begin
You do not need to know what is causing your feelings before speaking to someone.
Consider talking to a trusted friend, family member, GP or mental health professional.
If speaking feels difficult, writing down how you feel might help you explain what has been happening.
If you have been struggling for some time, seeking professional support is an important step.
About Jacob's House
Jacob's House helps people throughout the United Kingdom find organisations offering specialist support.
We do not provide counselling, diagnose mental health conditions or operate an emergency service.
You do not need to register or share personal information with Jacob's House to use these resources.
Jacob's House
Helping people find the right place to turn.
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