Call 999 now if you think it’s an emergency or you feel you or someone else’s life is at risk. If you need help now and its not an emergency but you’re unsure what to do go to 111.nhs.uk or call 111.

Connect staff aren’t available all the time. But there are many places you can call, webchat or even text with if you need support. Have a look below to find where you can get help now.

If you need urgent medical advice about your cancer, you should either:
   Contact your clinical team or hospital on the out of hours number they have given you
   Go to your local accident and emergency department or call 999 if you need urgent attention
   Contact your 111 or your GP for an emergency appointment

If you need to speak to someone about how you’re feeling right now, but it’s not a medical emergency, please contact a member of your clinical team, if this is a time you would expect them to be available.

If they’re not available, or if you’d rather speak to someone else, there are lots of places you can get support:

Samaritans.   Free telephone support. Phone 116 123 (open 24 hours, every day)

The Mix.   Essential support for under 25s. Text THEMIX to 85258 (open 24 hours, every day)

Shout.   Crisis support by text. Text SHOUT to 85258 (open 24 hours, every day)

Childline.   Help and advice by phone for under 19s. Call 0800 1111 (open 7:30am – 3:30am, every day)

SANEline.   If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day).

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK.   Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 (6pm-3:30am every day).

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).   Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. You can call the CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm-midnight every day) if you are struggling and need to talk. Or if you prefer not to speak on the phone, you could try the CALM webchat service.

Papyrus HOPELINEUK.   If you're under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends 2pm-10pm and bank holidays 2pm-10pm), email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697

Helplines Partnership.   For more options, visit the Helplines Partnership. website for a directory of UK helplines. Mind's Infoline can also help you find services that can support you.