Support & Crisis Resources

Need Help Now?

IMPORTANT:
Invictus Self is an educational and coaching platform, not a crisis service. We cannot provide emergency mental health support.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger or there is a risk to life:

If you need to talk to someone right now:

Samaritans
- For: Anyone who needs to talk, about anything that’s troubling them. No judgement, no pressure.
- Call: 116 123 (Free, 24/7)
- Visit: samaritans.org
Shout
- For: Anyone in crisis who prefers to text rather than talk.
- Text: “SHOUT” to 85258 (Free, 24/7)
- Visit: giveusashout.org
NHS 111
- For: Urgent but non-life-threatening medical or mental health advice.
- Call: 111 (Free, 24/7)
- Visit: 111.nhs.uk

Guidance and listening for specific needs.

Mind
- For: Advice and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
- Call: 0300 123 3393
- Visit: mind.org.uk
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
- For: Support for anyone feeling down or in crisis, with a focus on suicide prevention.
- Call: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–Midnight)
- Visit: thecalmzone.net
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
- For: A safe, confidential listening service for LGBTQ+ people.
- Call: 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm)
- Visit: switchboard.lgbt
Hestia
- For: Crisis support across London/South East (domestic abuse, modern slavery).
- Call: 020 7378 3100
- Visit: hestia.org

National Autistic Society Helpline: Guidance for autistic people and their families.
- Call: 0808 800 4104
ADHD UK: Information and peer support resources.
- Visit: adhduk.co.uk

Joining us from outside the UK?

We cannot connect you to local services directly, but these directories can help you find support in your country:

Find A Helpline: A global directory of verified helplines.
- Search: findahelpline.com
Befrienders Worldwide: Emotional support to prevent suicide worldwide.
- Visit: befrienders.org