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Shout - UK's 24/7 Crisis Text Service for Mental Health Support

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Shout - UK's 24/7 Crisis Text Service for Mental Health Support

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  • 24/7

    You can text us any time, day or night.

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    Your messages with us are confidential and anonymous.

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    It is free to text Shout from all major mobile networks in the UK.

Latest news

New report: Two million Shout conversations

Our new report, Two million Shout conversations: Saving lives at scale through the power of technology, reveals insights from the two million conversations we have taken with 675,000 people in mental health distress.

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Donations doubled in the Big Give Christmas Challenge

Simply support Shout’s Big Give campaign by midday on 5 December, and your donation will be doubled!

Can you help us hit our match funding target of £50,000 and support a further 5,000 people this winter?

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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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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.

Take a look at our resources, information and support, find further help or reach out to one of our volunteers.

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