After the wave
Eat something small, drink water, and rest if you can. Simple basics help your body settle.
Crisis help
If you’re in immediate danger, call 999.
Talk to someone now (UK)
Free, confidential, 24/7 listening. You don’t have to explain everything — just start with how it feels.
Stay safe right now
- Move to a safer space if you can. Open a window, sit on the floor, slow it down.
- Put distance between you and anything you could use to hurt yourself.
- Call someone you trust, or one of the helplines above.
- Try a grounding tool for two minutes (see below). If it helps, keep going.
Make a tiny plan
Write one name to call, one place to go, and one thing that calms you. Put it somewhere visible.
Get steady support
We can introduce you to a peer for kind, non-judgemental listening at your pace.
Request supportWorried about someone else?
- Stay with them if you can. Keep your voice slow and calm.
- Offer simple choices: “Water or tea?” “Sit or stand?”
- If you think they’re in danger, call 999.
What we are / aren’t
We’re peer support and education — not medical care. For emergencies, use the options at the top of this page.