Mental Health Crisis Text Service

New Mental Health Crisis Text Service – ‘CALMER’ to 85258

A new free, confidential mental health crisis text service is now available across the Northeast and North Cumbria. Anyone feeling anxious, stressed, isolated, or struggling can text ‘CALMER’ to 85258 for 24/7 support from trained mental health professionals via Shout.

Published on 27 May 2025