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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.
Sponsor a Shout conversation this Mental Health Awareness Week
Every 53 seconds, someone texts Shout for support and has a conversation with us that could save their life. Will you sponsor a life-saving conversation?

Stress Awareness Month: Tips for when you’re overwhelmed
Last year, Shout Volunteers took around 190,000 conversations with people feeling stressed or anxious.
This Stress Awareness Month, we've shared four positive steps you can take if you’re struggling.

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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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.
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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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Donate
Donate today to help us be here for anyone who is struggling with their mental health. £10 enables us to take a potentially life-saving conversation.
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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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Volunteer for Shout
Make a difference to people in need of mental health support. Sign up to become a Shout Volunteer.
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.
