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Your messages with us are confidential and anonymous.
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It is free to text Shout 85258 from all major mobile networks in the UK.
Shout's 'Little book of coping skills'
We’ve put together Shout 85258’s ‘Little book of coping skills’ as seen from the things our texters tell Shout Volunteers they’ll do to help them feel better after a conversation.
Whether you’re feeling anxious, stressed, worried, overwhelmed or low, this booklet has plenty of tips and techniques you can try to help you feel calmer and refer back to whenever you need them.
Happy Pride 2021
We know celebrations are different this year, but if are part of the LGBTQ+ community and are looking for mental health support resources, you can visit our resource hub below.
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Issues
Finding it hard to say how you're feeling? Here are some of the issues people text Shout about.
Common questions that people ask
- Does Shout provide therapy?
- Is Shout the right service for me?
- Are my messages with Shout confidential?
- Why might someone text Shout?