If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. If you need urgent mental health support but it is not an emergency, you can call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option, or contact your GP. 

 

If you find yourself in a major crisis and are considering serious harm it is vital to get immediate help. This could include contacting your GP or going to your nearest Accident and Emergency department (A & E). Other numbers that may be helpful:

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Useful contacts for support:

Samaritans on 116 123 (Listening support available 24/7, for all ages) www.samaritans.org

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SaneLine 0300 304 7000 (Out of hours support service for those aged 16 and over, available 4.00pm until 10.00pm) www.sane.org.uk

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If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need support, you can text SHOUT to 85258. (The service is available to all ages, available 24/7) www.giveusashout.org

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Childline at 0800 1111 (Phone, webchat, or email service for those aged 19years old and under, available 24/7) www.childline.org.uk

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The Mix at www.themix.org.uk/ (Online support for under 25s, including one-to-one chat, discussion boards and counselling. For urgent help, text THEMIX to 85258, free, 24/7) 

 

If you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do, please contact NHS 111 (Available to all ages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

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Last checked: October 2026.