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Samaritans
• Free, confidential emotional support, day or night. • Call 116 123 if you feel overwhelmed, distressed or need someone to listen. • You do not need to be suicidal to contact Samaritans. • For immediate danger, call 999. Samaritans provides listening support, not emergency treatment.
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- Free, confidential emotional support, day or night.
- Call 116 123 if you feel overwhelmed, distressed or need someone to listen.
- You do not need to be suicidal to contact Samaritans.
- For immediate danger, call 999. Samaritans provides listening support, not emergency treatment.
Important: If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or attend A&E. For urgent NHS mental health support in England, call 111 and select the mental health option.
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Organisation: Samaritans Telephone: 116 123 (freephone) Opening hours: 24 hours daily, 365 days a year Geographic coverage: United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland Cost: Free Resource type: Emotional wellbeing, confidential listening and suicide prevention support Source workbook: MidwifePlus Public Resource Directory Listing: MP-012 Source checked: 23 October 2026. Next suggested review: April 2027 Editorial status: Reviewed for directory listing Partnership status: Independent signposting; no partnership implied.
Approved 30 October 2026 · Review due 30 April 2027
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