Free • 24/7 • Crisis support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, or chat online, for emotional distress or suicidal crisis in the United States.
Call/text: 988
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22 Ways to Heal shares educational resources and community encouragement. We are not a crisis line, therapy provider, or emergency service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call local emergency services: 911 in the US or 999 in the UK. These resources are operated by independent organizations.
United States
Support in the US
Free crisis support, treatment search, and student-athlete resources.
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US • Treatment locator
FindTreatment.gov
Search for mental health and substance-use treatment facilities. Confirm insurance, costs, availability and services directly with each provider.
US • Student-athletes
NCAA Mental Health Resources
Educational guidance for student-athletes, coaches and campuses. For personal support, ask your school counselling service or athletic health staff.
United Kingdom
Support in the UK
Crisis support across the UK, plus NHS and university pathways. NHS services vary by nation.
Free • 24/7 • Listening
Samaritans
A free listening service for anyone who needs someone to talk to, day or night.
Call: 116 123
Free • 24/7 • Text
Shout 85258
Confidential text-based mental health support for people in the UK struggling to cope.
Text SHOUT to 85258
Urgent • NHS • England
NHS 111 Mental Health
For urgent mental health help in England, call 111 and select the mental health option. If life is in immediate danger, call 999.
Call: 111
Urgent • NHS • Scotland
NHS 24 Mental Health Hub
For urgent mental health support in Scotland, call 111 and choose the mental health option. For emergencies call 999.
Call: 111
England • Talking therapies
NHS Talking Therapies
In England, eligible people can self-refer to local NHS talking therapy services for anxiety and depression.
UK • Therapist search
BACP Therapist Directory
Search registered or accredited BACP members offering private counselling and psychotherapy. Check fees, qualifications and suitability.
UK • University students
Student Minds
Advice and guidance for university students, including ways to access support through your institution.
Scotland • Non-emergency
Breathing Space
Free, confidential support for people aged 16+ in Scotland feeling low or anxious. Evening and weekend opening hours; not an emergency service.
Call: 0800 83 85 87
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Finding the right kind of help
Professional support
Ask about credentials, experience with your concerns, appointment availability, cost, insurance or NHS eligibility, accessibility and confidentiality. Your GP or primary care clinician can also help you find appropriate care.
Student-athlete support
Start with university wellbeing or counselling services, your athletic trainer, sports medicine team or a qualified sports psychologist. Ask how confidentiality works before sharing personal information.
Information checked October 2026. Services, availability and eligibility may change. Always confirm details with the provider. For countries not listed here, contact local health services or emergency responders.