If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide or self harm follow this link to call your local crisis line
If you have seriously self-harmed or cannot keep yourself safe, go to A&E
If you feel you are in immediate, life-threatening danger call 999
What’s crisis support?
Crisis support is there to help you if you need urgent mental health support. You can contact crisis lines 24/7 as a one off, or may need ongoing support from your local crisis team.
Crisis Line
The crisis line is a dedicated telephone line if you need immediate support regarding your mental health. You should call this number when you feel that you can’t keep yourself safe. Every local area has their own urgent crisis line which can be accessed 24 hours a day.
Crisis Team
Every area has designated crisis teams who provide support in the community for individuals experiencing ongoing mental health crises. They might visit you in your home, make regular contact or you may have access to a crisis pad (a space separate from A&E to help keep you safe.)
There are various ways to access support:
- Contact a local crisis team yourself through the NHS link below
- Be referred into the crisis team by another professional such as someone you have seen at A&E, or after a visit to your GP
- If you are currently under a mental health team they can arrange support from the crisis team as part of a safety plan
What else do I need to think about?
It can feel really overwhelming, that’s ok. We’ve outlined the most important things to consider here:
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