It can be hard to know where to turn to find help, if you’re feeling emotional distress or having suicidal thoughts.
Click on these buttons now to get information about different support options in Leeds.
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Emotional support and practical help
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Connect Helpline
Leeds-based survivor-led service that supports people in crisis or emotional distress. Open every night.
0808 800 1212 (freephone)
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PAPYRUS – HOPELINE247
HOPELINE247 provides confidential support and advice to young people under the age of 35 concerned that a young person could be thinking of suicide.
0800 068 4141 (free phone) (88247 (text))
Open 24/7
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Support and advice
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West Yorkshire 24 hour mental health helpline
The West Yorkshire helpline provides confidential support, advice and information for anyone over 18 who is concerned about their mental health, or is worried about a family member or someone they care for.
0800 183 0558 (freephone)
Open 24/7
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Night Owls
Confidential support line for children, young people, their parents and carers who live in Bradford, Leeds, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield.
0800 148 8244 (Text 07984 392 700)
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Someone to listen
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Samaritans helpline
Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans will listen. Open 24 hours a day to help you find a way through.
116 123 (freephone)
Open 24/7
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Urgent help for mental health and medical advice
Face-to-face help
GP emergency appointment - ask your GP surgery to see the first available GP. GPs see many people every week who are worried about their mental health.
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Here For You - formerly Well-bean Hope in a Crisis Cafe
Offering support and practical help to people in crisis. Open every night 6pm to midnight.
07760 173 476 (Call first if you want to use this service)
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Lincoln Green Community Centre, Cromwell Mount, LS9 7JB
Lincoln Green Community Centre
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Touchstone House, 2-4 Middleton Crescent, Beeston, LS11 6JU
Touchstone House
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Chapel Lane, Armley, Leeds, LS12 2DJ
Stocks Hill Community Hub
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Dial House
Dial house offers face-to-face emotional support to people in crisis.
0113 260 9328 (or text 07922 249 452)
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Dial House @ Touchstone
Dial House @ Touchstone offers support for people from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. Refugees and asylum seekers welcome.
0113 249 4675 (or text 0766 358 1853)
Go to places to call if services are closed.
Support by text or online chat
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Connect Helpline
Leeds-based survivor-led service that supports people in crisis or emotional distress. Open every night.
0808 800 1212 (freephone)
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Shout text service
Struggling to cope? Text any time for support. Open 24/7. Messages are free, anonymous and won’t appear on your phone bill.
85258 (Text only)
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Email the Samaritans
Sometimes writing down your thoughts can help you understand them better.
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NHS 111 (Mental health option)
If you are worried about your mental health call NHS 111 and select the mental health option.
111 (freephone)
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SignHealth
Advocacy services using British Sign Language to make sure Deaf People are treated fairly.
07966 976747 (You can text 07984 439473)
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PAPYRUS - HOPELINE247
HOPELINE247 provides confidential support and advice to young people under the age of 35 concerned that a young person could be thinking of suicide.
0800 068 4141 (free phone) (88247 (text))
Go to places to call for more support options.
