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Parenting can be one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, but it is also one of the hardest. If you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling to cope with a crying baby, or finding it hard to navigate your mental health, please know that help is available right now.

Below is a list of trusted organisations ready to listen, without judgment.

If you or your child are in immediate danger, please call 999 or go to your local A&E.

Emergency & Crisis Support

  • If are in immediate danger of harming yourself or your child, or have already done so, call 999 or go to the nearest A&E.

  • NHS 111 (Mental Health Option): As of early 2026, the NHS has streamlined mental health crisis support. Call 111 and select the mental health option to speak with a trained professional 24/7.

  • Samaritans:
    • Call 116 123
    • Live chat (not available 24/7)

  • Shout Crisis Text Line
    • Text: ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 (Free, available 24/7)

Parental Mental Health Specialists

  • PANDAS Foundation: The primary UK charity for PND and perinatal mental health.
    • WhatsApp Support: 07903 508334 (8am – 10pm daily)

  • Family Lives (Parentline): For when the stress of parenting feels overwhelming.

Crying & Sleepless Babies

  • Cry-sis: Specifically for parents struggling with excessive crying, colic, or sleeplessness.
    • Call 0800 448 0737 (9am – 10pm daily)

  • ICON (Cope with Crying): Provides preventative resources and advice on how to cope when a baby won’t stop crying to prevent “shaking” incidents.

Breastfeeding & Feeding Support

  • National Breastfeeding Helpline: Run by the Breastfeeding Network and the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers.
    • Call: 0300 100 0212 (9:30am – 9:30pm daily)

  • NCT Infant Feeding Line: Support for breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and mixed feeding.
    • Call: 0300 330 0700 (Option 1) (8am – Midnight daily)

  • La Leche League: Specialist mother-to-mother breastfeeding support.
    • Call: 0345 120 2918