Do you or someone you know need urgent help now?
- If possible talk to a trusted friend, family member or neighbour.
- If you are already working regularly with a mental health practitioner call them.
- If not possible or not available contact your GP and request an urgent appointment or visit your nearest NHS Walk-in Centre. click here to find the closest walk-in centre to you.
- If you feel that the situation is becoming a crisis or emergency dial 999 or go to your Hospital’s Emergency Department (A&E).
Talk to someone on the telephone about how you are feeling
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The Samaritans offer a 24/7 helpline offering emotional support to people experiencing distress or despair on 116 123.
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The NHS Helpline on 111 will talk to you about available local services.
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The national charity SANE offers SANEline, an out of office mental health helpline for anyone, including friends, family and carers between 4.00pm and 10.00pm on 0300 304 7000 .
You can find out about more support online
The following websites have a wide range of information and advice, plus some also host online services allowing instant access to a therapist.
www.samaritans.org – an easy to navigate website giving a full range of information about this organisation.
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You can access free, confidential and anonymous online text chat with trained listeners at www.7cups.com.
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The Big White Wall has developed an online community to offer self-help programmes and creative outlets at www.bigwhitewall.com
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NHS Choices is a useful website to find practical information about symptoms, conditions, treatment and local services near to you.
Click here to access the website.
Quick fix stress relievers
Use a PC, laptop or mobile to give yourself some mental time out with this small selection of online stress relievers.