Who can I call for help?
Who can I call for help?
If you're in crisis with your mental health, there are a number of actions you can take to get the urgent help you need:
Dial 999 or attend your nearest Accident & Emergency department if:
1/ You have harmed yourself or another person.
2/ You are worried about keeping yourself or other people safe.
3/ You have acted on any suicidal thoughts.
4/ You feel out of control.
Contact your local 24 hour NHS urgent mental health helpline if:
1/ You need to speak to a trained mental health professional urgently.
2/ You are experiencing suicidal thoughts but have not acted on them.
It is important to make an urgent appointment with your GP, or a GP at your surgery if:
1/ Your mental health is getting worse and you would like to discuss immediate next steps.
I need someone to talk to now....
If you feel that you need to talk to someone, there are also a number of helplines and forums that you can to speak to someone about how you're feeling. There are some for adults and some for young people.
Helplines for Adults
- SANEline - Call 07984 967 708 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), leave a message and someone will get back to you.
- SANEline - Email support@sane.org.uk
- SANEline - Website visit http://www.sane.org.uk/whatwedo/support/ to access the online support forum.
- Samaritans - Call 116123 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
- Samaritans - Email jo@samaritans.org
- NHS 111 - Call 111 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) for non-emergencies.
- Alcoholics Anonymous - Call 0800 9177 650 (phone or Skype)
- Alcoholics Anonymous - Email help@aamail.org
- The Silver Line (helpline for older people) Call - 08004 70 80 90 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
- The Mix (support for under 25's) Call 0808 808 4994
- Switchboard (support for LGBT+) Call 0300 330 0630 (10am - 10pm)
- Switchboard (support for LGBT+) Email chris@switchboard.lgbt
- CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) Call 0800 585858 (5pm to Midnight, 365 days a year)
- Beat (support with eating disorders) Call 0808 801 0677 ( 9am - Midnight weekdays, 4pm - Midnight weekends and Bank Holidays, 365 days a year)
- Beat (support with eating disorders) Email help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
- SHOUT - Text SHOUT to 85258 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week, UK wide)
Helplines for Young People
- SANEline - Call 07984 967 708 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) Leave a message and someone will get back to you.
- SANEline - Email support@sane.org.uk
- SANEline - Website visit http://www.sane.org.uk/whatwedo/support/ to access the online support forum.
Samaritans - Call 116123 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Samaritans - Email jo@samaritans.org
NHS 111 - Call 111 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) for non-emergencies.
Childline - Call 0800 1111 NHS 111 - (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Beat Youthline (eating disorder support for people under the age of 18) - Call 0808 801 0711 ( 12-8pm weekdays, 4-8pm weekends and Bank Holidays, 365 days a year)
Beat Youthline (eating disorder support for people under the age of 18) - Email fyp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
SHOUT - Text SHOUT to 85258 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week, UK wide)
Little Reader's Bookshop
Georgie Dixon, Independent Usborne Organiser
Little Reader's Bookshop
Georgie Dixon, Independent Usborne Organiser
I have bought many books from Georgie's Little Readers Bookshop for my young and adolescent clients. Don't be fooled, these books are not just for the very young, many are suitable for young adults, and are based on mental health, with characters dealing with different illnesses and issues. You can also find some great colouring books for children and adults, I love them.
My clients have found all the books very useful and so have I.
Follow the link below to see Georgie's website.
https://org.usbornebooksathome.co.uk/georgieslittlereadersbookshop/
Need to talk? Call 0808 2000 247
You can speak to a member of the National Domestic Abuse Helpline team at any time, day or night. The Helpline adviser will offer confidential, non-judgmental information and expert support. The team will provide a listening ear if you want to talk about your experiences and support you to work through your options in the short and long term. Our aim is to work with you to keep you safe and give you information so you can make informed choices. We will never tell you what to do.
The Helpline can also help you to access refuge accommodation, or other specialist domestic violence services, if you need them. We can also direct you to other specialist services, depending on your individual needs.
Young Minds - Children & Young Peoples Mental Health Charity
Young Minds are leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered whatever the challenges.
Their people work every day to improve the emotional health and well-being of children and young people in the UK.
Follow the link below to see their website.
Young Minds - Children & Young Peoples Mental Health Charity
Young Minds are leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered whatever the challenges.
Their people work every day to improve the emotional health and well-being of children and young people in the UK.
Follow the link below to see their website.
Please follow the link above to find support with whatever you are struggling with.
Childline are there to help you, it's a big step in the right direction.
Shout is an affiliate of Crisis Text Line® in the UK that provides free, confidential support, 24/7 via text. It’s the first free 24/7 texting service in the UK for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. Shout is available in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Text SHOUT to 85258 in the UK to text with a trained Crisis Volunteer.
