Urgent Help

NHS: Need help fast. If it's not a 999 emergency, but you need urgent mental health support fast, you can: Call 111 (select 'mental health' option) or use the NHS 111 online service

 

Samaritans: 24/7 phone line (116 123) 

 

CAMHS: if your young person has urgent/significant concerns about their mental health call CAMHS Mental Health Access team on 0300 247 0000 (open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Urgent Help Now

 

Papyrus (Suicidal thoughts): Call 0800 068 4141, text 07860 039967 or visit their website to see loads of resources and things to try.

 

Young Minds: Free 24/7 crisis messenger – Text YM to 85258

 

Childline: One-to-one online chat with a counsellor, call 0800 1111 or visit the Childline website

 

Shout: Free (on all major mobile networks), 24/7 crisis text service – Text SHOUT to 85258

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The Mix (for under 25s): Free phone line open between 4 and 11pm – 0808 808 4994 24/7 crisis messenger: Text THEMIX to 85258

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CALM Campaign Against Living Miserably: Helpline open 5pm – midnight – 0800 585858. Webchat available 5pm – midnight.

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kooth.com: online counselling support

 

If you are in an emergency and there is risk to life (your own or another person’s) call 999