If you need help for a mental health crisis or emergency, you should get immediate expert advice and assessment
It is important to know you can access services which are available for you to access whatever you are going through
Get Advice from 111
Call 111 and select option 2
111 will tell you the right place to get help and you may be able to speak to a trained mental health professional over the phone.
Other ways to get help with your mental health
These services offer confidential support from trained volunteers and you can talk about anything that is troubling you, no matter how difficult.
- Call 116 123 to talk to the Samaritans or email jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours
- Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line or text "YM" if you are under 19
- If you are under 19 you can also call 08000 1111 to talk to Childline.
Call 999 or go to A&E if:
- Someone's life is at risk - for example, if they have seriously injured themselves or have taken an overdose.
- You do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe.
A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one.
You will not be wasting anyone's time.
Making a safety plan
If you struggle with suicidal thoughts or are supporting someone else, it may help to make a safety plan to use if you need it: