If you need immediate help:
In an emergency:
- Call 999
- Go to your local A&E department
- Knock on someone’s door and ask them to call 999 for you
If you’re in crisis and need to speak to someone:
- Call NHS 111 (for when you need help but are not in immediate danger)
- Contact your GP and ask for an emergency appointment
- Contact the Samaritans (details below)
- Use the ‘Shout’ crisis text line – text SHOUT to 85258
- Contact CALM helpline free (5pm till midnight) – 0800 585858
Samaritans
Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.
- www.samaritans.org
- 116 123 (free to call from within the UK and Ireland), 24 hours a day
- Email: jo@samaritans.org