Urgent Help, Support & Advice
I’m sorry, but I’m unable to offer urgent help, support, or advice. Please refer to the information provided and contact one of the listed agencies. Once the situation is no longer urgent and you feel ready to seek support, please get back in touch.
Should you feel the need for emergency support, or you have immediate concerns regarding risk to yourself or to others & you are based in the UK, please seek an appointment with your GP or contact the emergency services on 999. Emergency mental health services can also be accessed via your local Accident and Emergency Department.
For urgent mental health support in the UK call 111 and press OPTION 2, this service is available 24 hours a day. General Healthcare advice and information is also available from your regional NHS service. https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-sites/
If you are not based in the UK, the webpage below offers information on mental health support and crisis services available in countries around the world: https://www.therapyroute.com/article/helplines-suicide-hotlines-and-crisis-lines-from-around-the-world
Other UK Based support
If you need information or you're worried about something, feel upset or confused, or you just want to talk to someone, the SAMARITANS provide confidential emotional support, 24 hours a day. Contact jo@samaritans.org or www.samaritans.org or phone (from the UK) 116 123
C.A.L.L helpline offers a confidential listening and support service, offering emotional support and information on mental health and related matters. Anyone concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or a friend can access the service. Contact 0800 132 7387 or text help to 81066 or www.callhelpline.org.uk/
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, anonymous 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope and needs to talk. Text the word SHOUT to 85258 to start a conversation. https://giveusashout.org/
HOPELINE247 advisers want to work with you to understand why thoughts of suicide might be present. They also want to provide you with a safe space to talk through anything happening in your life that could be impacting on your or anyone else’s ability to stay safe. https://www.papyrus-uk.org/papyrus-HOPELINE247 Call: 0300 102 2470 or Text: 88247 or Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
You can also visit Mind’s "get help now" webpage for further guidance on avenues of support
