
OUT OF
HOURS

Wales-Only Out-of-Hours Support Services
C.A.L.L Helpline
📞 0800 132 737
💬 Text HELP to 81066
🕒 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Mental health and emotional wellbeing support across Wales.
Meic
📞 0808 80 23456
💬 Text 84001
🕒 8am–midnight, 7 days a week
Confidential advice and support for children and young people up to age 25 in Wales.
NHS 111 Wales – Mental Health Support
📞 111, then press Option 2
🕒 24/7
Urgent mental health advice and access to local crisis teams in Wales. /
UK-Wide Out-of-Hours Support Services
Samaritans
📞 116 123
🕒 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Emotional support for anyone in distress.
Shout
💬 Text SHOUT to 85258
🕒 24/7
Free, confidential crisis support via text message.
Childline
📞 0800 1111
🕒 24/7
Support for children and young people under 19.
YoungMinds – Crisis Messenger
💬 Text YM to 85258
🕒 24/7
Crisis text support for young people under 25.
Papyrus HOPELINE247
📞 0800 068 4141
💬 Text 07860 039967
🕒 9am–10pm weekdays, 2pm–10pm weekends & bank holidays
Support for young people at risk of suicide and those concerned about them.

LGBTQ+ / Safety Support (Wales)
Live Fear Free
💬 Text 07860 077 333
🕒 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Help and advice about violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Support is available to anyone experiencing abuse, including LGBTQ+ people./
LGBTQ+ / Abuse Support (UK)
Stonewall
🌐 Website: https://www.stonewall.org.uk
Online information and resources on lesbian, gay, bi and trans rights and issues affecting LGBTQ+ people.
Men’s Advice Line
📞 0808 801 0327
Advice and support for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse.
Emergency Services
📞 999
Call if there is immediate danger to life.