Experiencing a mental health crisis

I’m experiencing a mental health crisis

A mental health crisis often means that you no longer feel able to cope or be in control of your situation. If you, or someone you know, are experiencing a mental health crisis or feeling very distressed, it is important to get urgent help as soon as possible. 

• If you have been given a Crisis Line number from a health professional, call it.
• If you are under the care of a mental health team and have a specific care plan that states who to contact when you need urgent care, follow this plan.
• You can call the free NHS helpline: Mental Health 111 (Option 2). Call 111 and select Option 2. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is free to call from a mobile (even when the caller has no credit left) or from a landline. You will be provided with immediate support over the phone to help you cope with how you are feeling and, if needed, a referral to mental health services will be arranged. 
• You can also contact your GP surgery and ask for an emergency appointment. In a crisis, you should be offered an appointment with the first available doctor.
• Or call the Samaritans. Samaritans is free and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a week. If you want to talk to someone in confidence, call them on 116 123.
• Or click here to find other helplines and text lines  There are a wide range of services offering free professional support available right now to help keep you safe.