We all need support sometimes. If you are in a mental health crisis, or know someone who is, then here are some ways you can get help.
If you, or someone you know, are at immediate risk of harming themselves or others, please ring 999.
For other crisis situations:
The first step in getting help can often be speaking to your GP. All GP surgeries will have a ‘duty GP’ to deal with emergencies, and you can contact the surgery to make an emergency appointment to see them or speak to them on the phone. Outside of normal working hours, you can access the out-of-hours GP service by ringing 111.
If you, or the person you’re concerned about, is already in contact with NHS mental health services, then you should have a care plan which outlines what to do in a crisis. This might be to contact your GP or the Adult Mental Health Team that supports you.
Samaritans
Emotional support and a listening ear
24 hours a day every day of the year
116 123
SANE
Support and advice for mental health problems
4.30pm to 10.30pm every day of the year
0300 304 7000
Elefriends
Online peer support provided by Mind
24 hours a day every day of the year
Men’s Health Forum
Stress support go men by text, chat and email
24 hours a day every day of the year
http://www.menshealthforum.org.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous
Confidential support for alcoholism
24 hours a day every day of the year
0845 769 7555
BEAT
Support for eating disorders
Weekdays 12pm-8pm & 4pm-8pm on weekends and bank holidays
0800 801 0577
Papyrus
Crisis support for children, young people and parents
Weekdays 10am-10pm & 2pm-10pm on weekends and bank holidays
0800 068 41 41
No Panic
Support for panic attacks, OCD and phobias
Every day, 10am-10pm
0844 967 4848
Refuge
National domestic abuse helpline
24 hours a day every day of the year
0808 2000 247
For more helplines, visit www.mind.org.uk
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