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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.
Tips to tackle loneliness during the festive period
Feeling lonely this festive season? We've put together seven practical tips to help boost your mental wellbeing, manage expectations, and seek connection during Christmas. However you're feeling, you don't have to face it alone.
Run for Shout
Want to challenge yourself and raise vital funds for our life-saving service? Sign up to run for Shout in 2025!
As a thank you, we offer a significant discount - often 50% or more - on places in each of the races listed.
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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Volunteer for Shout
Make a difference to people in need of mental health support. Register your interest to become a volunteer.
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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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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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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.
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.
