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Where to get urgent help

For urgent help:

If you are a young person in crisis:
  • Call Childline for free to speak to someone about what's happening and how you're feeling (0800 1111) Child bereavement Uk - logo.png
If you are a young adult in crisis:
  • Call the Samaritans free helpline. It's open 24 hours, 365 days a year (116 123) Samaritans Contacts lock up.jpg
If it's an emergency:
  • If you are in an emergency and there is a risk to life (that can be your own or another persons) call 999

Help in a crisis - nhs 111

If you find yourself in a mental health crisis, it can be difficult to know what to do.

NHS 111 is here to help with the introduction of a mental health option for urgent mental health support. This will be option two. 

To access the service call 111 and selection option two. 

Please note that if you would prefer to text this service, you can contact 07860 025 281

The extension of the 111 service means if you are experiencing a mental health crisis you will be able to dial the NHS urgent medical advice number (111), and by choosing ‘mental health option’ will be put through to your local crisis service.

Specially trained mental health staff will speak to you, discuss your urgent needs, and assess the best way to support you depending on your symptoms. 

If you have physically harmed yourself, or if you feel your life is at risk, then A&E is the right place to go. 

This service aims to help you if you want someone to talk to and need advice on what help is available and which services you can access in your local area.

Remember

  1. If you are you can reach out to an adult you trust such as a family member, teacher or community leader can be instantaneous and helpful support to help you navigate a crisis and getting help
  2. There are people who will listen, help and support you through this; it’s ok to ask for help.
  3. Just like stormy weather, strong feelings and urges will pass; it will not always feel this bad.
  4. Thoughts are just thoughts, we do not have to follow them. There are many other ways of managing other than harming yourself.