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0800 567 567
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Immediate emergency
112 from a mobile phone · Police 10111 · Ambulance 10177
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International
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United States and territories. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
24/7
UK and Republic of Ireland. Samaritans
Call 116 123 free
24/7
Call 13 11 14
24/7
Last checked 2 September 2026.
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