Solomon is a companion, not a crisis service. If you are in genuine distress, please reach out to one of the services below.
If you are in danger right now
⚠️ Emergency services: 999
Call 999 if you or someone else is in immediate danger.
Mental health and emotional crisis
Samaritans: 116 123
Free. Available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. You can also email [email protected] - response within 24 hours.
Shout
Text SHOUT to 85258. Free, 24-hour text-based crisis support.
NHS 111
Available 24 hours. For urgent health concerns - physical or mental - that need attention but are not an emergency.
Alcohol support
Drinkline: 0300 123 1110
Free, confidential helpline for anyone concerned about their drinking - or someone else's.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 9177 650
Free. Available 24 hours.
Drug support
Frank: 0300 123 6600
Free, confidential advice on drugs and alcohol. Available 24 hours.
Physical health emergencies
NHS 111 - for urgent physical health concerns, including withdrawal symptoms that are worsening.
A&E - if you are experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms such as seizures, confusion, or hallucinations, go to your nearest A&E or call 999.
For young people
Childline: 0800 1111
Free, confidential support for anyone under 19. Available 24 hours.
You don't need to be in crisis to save these. Having them somewhere accessible means you don't have to search for them in a moment when searching feels hard.