If In Crisis

Emergency Help

If you are in crisis now, feel suicidal or feel like harming yourself or other people:

  • Call 999
  • Go to your nearest Accident and Emergency department (A&E).
  • You can search for your local department through the NHS Choices website

Non-Emergency Situations

You can take several steps to get any help you need. Easy and free options are:

  • Visit your GP
  • Call NHS 111 (NHS Direct) – This free service is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They can tell you about your local crisis support services or your nearest A&E.
  • Tel: 111
  • Website: nhsdirect.nhs.uk

Mental health services:

If you are already receiving support from mental health services you should have a care plan.

This will include details of who you should contact in a crisis.

If you can’t find your care plan:

During the day contact your Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and ask for your care co-ordinator or the person on duty.

Alternative numbers that may be helpful

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NHS Direct

0845 4647

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Samaritans

0845 790 9090

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NHS Emergency and Urgent Care Services

111

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AA Helpline

0845 769 7555

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B-EAT

0845 634 1414

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Childline

0800 1111

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Suicide

Visit www.nhs.uk and type suicide in search box. All arias have local mental health crisis lines where urgent help can be arranged