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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.

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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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5 ways to support Shout this winter

From buying and wearing a Shout Christmas jumper to signing up for a new year fundraising walk to kick-start your January, we’ve listed the top five ways you can help keep our lifeline open this Christmas.

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I think Shout saved my life tonight... no one has ever made me feel so safe, listened to and understood

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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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