Free, 24/7 mental health text support in the UK
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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 85258 from all major mobile networks in the UK.
Donate to Shout
Every 60 seconds, someone reaches out to Shout for support with a mental health crisis and has a conversation that could save their life.
But without vital funding we can't continue to support the 2,000 people who need us every single day.
£10 can pay for a conversation that could save a life.
£25 can fund a clinician to provide expert supervision of conversations on our digital mental health platform.
£250 can train a new Shout Volunteer to take life-saving conversations.
The impact that we have on our texters, their families and their communities is priceless.
Please help us by donating to Shout.

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.

Ways you can get involved
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Donate
Donate today and you can help us be there for someone who is struggling with their mental health. £10 enables us to take a potentially life-saving conversation.
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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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Volunteer for Shout
Make a difference to people in need of mental health support by applying to become a Shout Volunteer today.
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Share your story
If you've texted Shout 85258 and been helped by one of our volunteers, you can share your story here to help us help others who are in need of support.
Testimonials
You saved my life tonight just by allowing me to feel
Shout texter