GET HELP
If you are struggling, please talk to someone.
Construction Buddies shares lived experience and awareness. It is not a crisis service or a replacement for professional medical care. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to A&E.
Samaritans
Free, confidential emotional support, 24 hours a day.
116 123
samaritans.org
NHS 111
Urgent health advice when it is not a 999 emergency.
Call 111
111.nhs.uk
Shout
Free, confidential 24/7 text support in the UK.
Text SHOUT to 85258
giveusashout.org
Alcohol support
Alcohol Change UK provides information and routes to support.
Drug support
FRANK provides confidential information and advice about drugs.
0300 123 6600
talktofrank.com
Gambling support
GamCare offers information, advice and support for gambling harms.
0808 8020 133
gamcare.org.uk
Domestic abuse
Refuge runs the National Domestic Abuse Helpline for women in England.
0808 2000 247
nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Someone you trust
A friend, family member, colleague, manager or GP can be the first person you tell. You do not need to have all the words ready.
Recognising you have a mental health issue is the first step. The second is talking about it.
Worried about somebody else?
Ask them how they are. Then ask again: How are you really? Listen without rushing to fix everything, and help them reach appropriate support if needed.