What to do in a mental health crisis
If you or someone else is at immediate risk of serious harm or danger , for any reason, including their mental health, you must contact the Emergency Services:
You can either
Phone 999 or 111
The person at risk needs to go to an accident and emergency (A&E) department at a hospital.
Note: not all hospitals have A&E, so check first if you are not sure
If you can’t do this by yourself, ask someone to help you.
Samaritans
Mental health support service available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. All ages.
Telephone: 116 123
This number is free to call from both landlines and mobiles
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Shout
Mental health text support service. This service is free, available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Text SHOUT to 85258
https://giveusashout.org/
Sane
Offers support to anyone with a mental health problem or who is supporting someone else. The helpline is a confidential service for anyone aged 16 or over.
They are available from 4:30pm – 10:30pm every day. Please note your phone provider may charge you to use this service.
Telephone: 0300 304 7000
Mind
Offer a safe space for you to talk about your mental health. They can also signpost you to other services so that you receive the most appropriate support. Lines are open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays). This is not a crisis service. Calls from UK landlines are charged at local rates. Charges from mobile phones vary.
Telephone: 0300 102 1234
https://www.mind.org.uk/