Emergency Contacts

In an Emergency: Mental Health Support

In a mental health emergency, stay calm and ensure safety by removing any immediate dangers. Contact emergency services or a crisis helpline for professional help. Provide support and reassurance while waiting for assistance. Find reliable mental health emergency contacts for immediate help.

Immediate Steps for a Mental Health Emergency

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, it is crucial to seek immediate expert advice and assessment. Mental health emergency contacts and support services are available to help you through whatever you’re going through.

Get Urgent Advice and Help

Contact 111 or Your GP

Call 111 or visit 111 online and select the mental health option if you need urgent help for your mental health. You can also ask for an urgent appointment with your GP. These mental health emergency contacts ensure you get the support you need.

Call 999 or Visit A&E

If someone has seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose, or if you feel unable to keep yourself or someone else safe, contact mental health emergency contacts immediately. A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one—you will not be wasting anyone’s time.

Call: 999

If you go to A&E for a mental health emergency, the staff will: – Treat you with respect. – Look after any immediate physical and mental health needs. – Refer you to a liaison psychiatry service or local crisis resolution and home treatment team (CRHT) for further support. Make sure to keep mental health emergency contacts handy for immediate access in case of urgent situations.

Free Listening Services for Mental Health Support

These services offer confidential support from trained volunteers. You can talk about anything that’s troubling you, no matter how difficult:

These services will only share your information if they are very worried about you or think you are in immediate danger.

Making a Safety Plan for Mental Health Emergencies

If you struggle with suicidal thoughts or are supporting someone else, it may help to make a safety plan to use if you need it:

The team in charge of your care will assess you and decide on the best course of care. This usually involves supporting you with your mental health at home. They may also refer you to other services to support your needs.

Important Notice

IMPORTANT: IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE OR IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING HARMING YOURSELF OR OTHERS OR IF YOU FEEL THAT ANY OTHER PERSON MAY BE IN ANY DANGER OR IF YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL EMERGENCY, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CALL 999 (OR 111 IN A NON-EMERGENCY).

Start your healing journey now!

Remember, you are not alone. Help is available, and people are ready to support you through this difficult time.