Help & Support

Here are some national organisations that can assist if you are experiencing an acute mental health problem or crisis.

If you have seriously harmed yourself, or you don’t feel that you can keep yourself safe right now seek immediate help by calling 999, or going straight to A&E.

Call your GP and ask for an emergency appointment
Call NHS 111 (England) or NHS Direct (Wales) for out-of-hours to help
Contact your mental health crisis team if you have one
Phone a free helpline such as:

Samaritans offer a 24-hours a day, 7 days a week support service. Call them FREE on 116 123. You can also email jo@samaritans.org
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) have a helpline (5pm – midnight) and webchat to support men
Papyrus is a dedicated service for young people up to the age of 35 who are worried about how they are feeling or anyone concerned about a young person. You can call the HOPElineUK number on 0800 068 4141, you can text 07786 209697 or email pat@papyrus-uk.org

Further information and resources

Rethink information page on suicidal thoughts
Mind information page on suicidal thoughts
Support After Suicide Partnership offers practical and emotional support for people bereaved or affected by suicide
Samaritans directory of organisations that provide advice or specialist support for a range of issues, including bereavement, debt, relationships etc.