Mental Health Support Contacts - UK

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available 24/7. Here are key confidential helplines offering support tailored to the construction community and beyond.

National Helplines

Samaritans

• Call anytime, free and confidential: 116 123.

• Available 24/7 to listen and support without judgment.

• Website: samaritans.org.uk

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

• Helpline for men feeling down or in crisis: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm-midnight daily)

• Webchat available.

• Website: thecalmzone.net

Papyrus HOPELINEUK

• For people under 35 struggling with suicidal thoughts: 0800 068 4141 (24/7)

• Website: papyrus-uk.org

Shout Text Service

• Text “SHOUT” to 85258 for free confidential 24/7 support.

• Website: giveusashout.org

Construction Industry Specific

Construction Worker Helpline (B&CE Charity)

• Offering mental health, financial, and wellbeing advice: 0808 801 0372 Open 8am-8pm daily

• Website: bandce.co.uk

Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity Helpline

• Support for stress, anxiety, and financial concerns in construction: 0345 605 1956

• Website: lighthouseclub.org

Urgent Mental Health Crisis Support

• NHS 111 Mental Health (select option 2)
  Immediate guidance for mental health crises (non-emergency)
  Available 24/7

• Website: 111.nhs.uk

• Emergency Services
  If you or someone else is at immediate risk, call 999 or go to A&E.