Shout: the UK's free, confidential and 24/7 mental health text service for crisis support
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24/7
You can text us any time, day or night.
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Confidential
Your messages with us are confidential and anonymous.
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Free
It is free to text Shout from all major mobile networks in the UK.
Volunteer for Shout
Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. They are incredible, empathetic people who have taken 2.5 million conversations with 830,000 people who are anxious, stressed, depressed or suicidal and who need immediate support.
‘Meet Your Digital Self’: new AI-powered project to support mental health
We've partnered with technology company Lenovo to help expand young people’s access to Shout. We’re working together as part of Lenovo’s new ‘Meet Your Digital Self’ project, which uses smart technology and AI to find ways to address the challenges young people face when living different lives in the real world versus online.
Testimonials
I think Shout saved my life tonight... no one has ever made me feel so safe, listened to and understood
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Volunteering for Shout webinar - The Big Help Out
For this year's Big Help Out, join our webinar to find out more about being a Shout Volunteer
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Fundraise
Your fundraising support helps us continue to be there 24/7 for anyone who needs in the moment mental health support.
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Support Shout in memory of your loved one
Whether you'd like to set up a tribute fund or join an event in memory, there are so many ways you can honour your loved one and support our service.
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Support mental health at your university
Work with Shout to raise awareness, support student mental health and fundraise.
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Support mental health in your workplace
How businesses can work with us to improve employee wellbeing, raise awareness and fundraise.
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Sign up to our supporter newsletter
Stay up to date with events, campaigns and advice from Shout and help us keep our free mental health support accessible to anyone in the UK, anytime.
Online resources and support
However you're feeling right now, you don't have to face it alone. We're here to support you with your mental health.
These tips and resources and tips are here to help if you're feeling anxious, low, stressed or overwhelmed.
