If you are in crisis and need urgent support, please contact one of the following:

Your GP

Local A&E Department

Police – 101 (non-emergency) / 999 (emergency)

NHS Helpline – 111 (medical and mental health support)

Samaritans – 116 123 (24-hour support)

SHOUT – Text "SHOUT" to 85258

                  •If under 19, text "YM" to 85258

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – 0800 58 58 58 (open 5pm–midnight daily)

More info: thecalmzone.net

SANEline - 0300 304 7000 4.30pm - 10pm , 7 days a week (emotional support, guidance to anyone effected by mental illness) 

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK - 0800 689 5652 (6pm - midnight, 7 days a week)

ChildLine -0800 11 11 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) - a counselling service for children and young people aged up to 18 provided by the NSPCC

Papyrus UK - 0800 068 4141 ( 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) - confidential support and advice service for anyone under the age of 35 who is experiencing thoughts of suicide

Switchboard - 0800 0119 100 (10am-10pm, 7 days a week)Helplines for LGBTQIA+ people. Phone operators identify as LGBTIA+. This is a national support line where individuals  can discuss anything related to sexuality or gender identity

Ways to help yourself cope in a crisis:

Mind – Need urgent help?

Many services are available 24/7. Please note opening times as this may vary

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