If you need help right now, you do not have to wait for an appointment with us. The services on this page are free, and most of them are open at any hour of the day or night.
If you feel you might act on suicidal thoughts, or you have already seriously harmed yourself, this is a medical emergency and you need help now. Please do one of these things:
If you cannot do any of this on your own, ask someone to do it for you.
A mental health emergency is as serious as any other emergency. You are not wasting anyone’s time.
As a group, people with ADHD are significantly more likely to experience suicidal thoughts and self-harm, and can live with serious emotional and mental health difficulties. That is not a reason to struggle quietly.
If any of this sounds like you, please reach out. Below is a small selection of free services that support anyone who is distressed or simply needs somewhere to talk.
Anyone, about anything
24 hours a day, every day. Free from any phone.
Samaritans closed their email service in 2026, so calling is the way to reach them.
Under 35s, plus anyone worried about a young person
24 hours a day, every day
Anyone in the UK who would rather text than talk
24 hours a day, every day. Free and confidential.
Anyone in England
24 hours a day, every day
NHS 111 will tell you where to get help, and can put you through to a mental health professional.
Anyone in Scotland, any age
24 hours a day, every day. Free to call.
You will be put through to a psychological wellbeing practitioner.
Anyone in Wales
24 hours a day, every day
Anyone in Northern Ireland
24 hours a day, every day. Free to call.
If you think someone is in immediate danger, the fastest way to get help to them is to call 999 and ask for an ambulance.
Samaritans also give advice to people who are worried about someone else. You can call them on 116 123 to talk it through, and their website has guidance on supporting someone with suicidal thoughts.
We are an ADHD assessment and treatment service, not an emergency or crisis service. Our clinic is not staffed around the clock, so we cannot respond to urgent messages outside working hours. If you need help now, please use one of the services above.
When you are safe and ready, we are here for assessment, diagnosis and ongoing ADHD care. Contact us.
Contact details on this page were last checked against each service’s own website on 7 September 2026. Services do change their numbers and opening hours — if something here looks out of date, please let us know.
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