Mental Health Crisis Support
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, immediate help is available. You are not alone, and support is just a phone call away.
Urgent Help and Crisis Contacts
Emergency Services
- 999 (Police, Ambulance): If you or someone else is in immediate danger
- Dial 999 if there’s an immediate risk of harm to yourself or others
National Mental Health Helplines
- Samaritans: 116 123 (Free, 24/7)
- Confidential emotional support for anyone feeling overwhelmed
- NHS 111: Dial 111 (Free, 24/7)
- Mental health urgent care advice and local service signposting
- Crisis Text Line: Text SHOUT to 85258 (Free, 24/7)
- Confidential text-based crisis support
Additional Support Resources
- Mind Infoline: 0300 123 6600
- Information and support for mental health concerns
- CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): 0800 58 58 58
- Support for men experiencing mental health challenges
Online Resources
What to Do in a Crisis
- Prioritise your safety
- Reach out to a trusted person
- Contact one of the helplines above
- Seek professional medical support
Remember: Your mental health matters. These services are confidential and non-judgmental.
Local Crisis Teams
Each NHS region has local mental health crisis teams. Contact your local NHS Trust or GP for specific local emergency mental health support services.