Verified Resources Hub
Free, confidential, and verified mental health and suicide prevention services across the Isle of Wight and the United Kingdom.
Emergency Services (Police, Ambulance, Coastguard)
If you, or someone you are with, is in immediate physical danger, has harmed themselves, or needs urgent emergency medical assistance.
Availability: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
NHS 111 (Mental Health Option)
Free NHS urgent mental-health triage for Isle of Wight and Hampshire residents. Dial 111 and select the mental-health option to connect with trained mental health clinicians.
Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Samaritans (National & Isle of Wight)
Free, confidential, non-judgemental emotional support for anyone struggling to cope, experiencing despair, or having suicidal thoughts. Local branch located in Newport, Isle of Wight.
Availability: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
SHOUT Crisis Text Line
Free, confidential, 24/7 crisis text conversation service for anyone in the UK experiencing severe distress, suicidal feelings, anxiety, or overwhelm.
Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Isle of Wight Safe Haven
A welcoming drop-in and telephone support sanctuary located in Newport for adults experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis. Run by Two Saints in partnership with the NHS.
Availability: Evenings & Weekends (Mon-Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-10pm)
Sevenacres Mental Health Unit (St Mary’s Hospital)
The specialist mental health inpatient and acute assessment facility situated on the St Mary’s Hospital site in Newport, providing inpatient psychiatric care and acute community crisis assessment.
Availability: 24 hours emergency psychiatric assessment via A&E / 111
PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 (Prevention of Young Suicide)
Confidential support and practical advice for children and young people under the age of 35 experiencing suicidal thoughts, and for anyone concerned about a young person.
Availability: 24 hours a day, every day of the year
Isle of Wight Youth Trust
Independent registered charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people aged 4 to 25 across the Isle of Wight.
Availability: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
Leading UK movement against suicide, providing a free, confidential helpline and webchat for anyone who needs to talk or find life-saving tools and guidance.
Availability: 5:00pm to midnight, 365 days a year
Isorropia Foundation (Isle of Wight)
An Isle of Wight wellbeing organisation supporting individuals to take control of their mental health and wellbeing through coaching, workshops, and peer connection.
Availability: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SoBS)
National peer-led support organisation helping adults who have been bereaved or affected by suicide to break the isolation and speak with people who truly understand.
Availability: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Cruse Bereavement Support (Isle of Wight)
Free bereavement counselling, advice, and group support for Island residents coping with the death of a partner, family member, or friend.
Availability: Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Harmless (Self-Harm & Suicide Prevention)
National user-led organisation providing comprehensive self-harm and suicide prevention support, clinical training, and compassionate resources for individuals, families, and professionals.
Availability: Resources and training available online
Combat Stress & Veterans Mental Health Helpline
Dedicated 24/7 mental health helpline for former servicemen and women, reservists, and their families struggling with trauma, depression, or suicidal ideation.
Availability: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Stay Alive App (Grassroots Suicide Prevention)
Pocket suicide prevention resource packed with useful tools including a customisable safety plan, LifeBox for memories and reasons for living, and step-by-step guidance on staying safe.
Availability: Available 24/7 on iOS and Android
Kooth (Online Mental Wellbeing for Young People)
BACP-accredited digital mental health platform for young people offering text-based counselling with qualified practitioners, self-help articles, and moderated discussion boards.
Availability: Free, anonymous online counselling and peer forums
Isle of Wight Adult Social Care First Response
First point of contact for adult safeguarding, vulnerability assessments, and social care coordination on the Isle of Wight.
Availability: Office hours; emergency out-of-hours team available
Zero Suicide Alliance (Free Online Training)
Evidence-backed suicide awareness training accessible to anyone. Teaches practical skills to recognise warning signs, ask directly about suicide, and guide someone safely to support.
Availability: Free 20-minute online modules available anytime
Are you in immediate life-threatening danger?
Do not wait for an online service. Call 999 or proceed immediately to St Mary’s Hospital A&E in Newport.