YoungMinds
Youth services
Free, confidential 24/7 text crisis line for under-25s in mental health distress, powered by Shout 85258, connecting young people with a trained crisis volunteer.
Last verified 8 July 2026
Services offered
Crisis Text SupportYouth Mental Health
Languages served
🇬🇧English
Areas covered
UK-wide
Who can use this service
Anyone under 25 in the UK experiencing a mental health crisis.
What to expect
Cost
Free (on major UK networks)
Typical wait
Aims to connect within minutes