Immediate danger? Call 999 or go to your nearest A&E now.

If you're experiencing a mental health crisis

You deserve help right now. If you feel unsafe or at risk of harming yourself, call 999 or go to A&E. If its not life threatening but you need urgent support, contact NHS 111 or your local urgent mental health helpline.

  • Try not to be alone, call someone you trust or a helpline below.
  • Reduce immediate risks (e.g. move away from harmful items).
  • Use brief grounding: slow breathing, name 5 things you can see, 4 you can feel, 3 you can hear.
  • Make a short plan for the next hour (who you'll contact, where you'll go).

If you're supporting someone else

Stay calm, listen without judgement, and take any talk of suicide seriously. If there's immediate risk, call 999 or go to A&E. Otherwise, stay with them (or on the phone) and help contact services below.

  • Ask direct, caring questions (e.g. “Are you thinking about harming yourself?”).
  • Don't promise secrecy, focus on safety and getting help.
  • Remove or distance potential means if you can do so safely.
  • Offer practical help by calling a helpline, arranging a GP/111 call, or getting to A&E.

Get help in the UK

  • NHS - urgent mental health help (England)
    Find your local 24/7 crisis line
    nhs.uk › urgent help
  • NHS 111 (24/7)
    Call 111 or for urgent mental health support and next steps use:
    111 online
  • Samaritans (24/7)
    Call 116 123 or go to:
    samaritans.org
  • Shout 85258 (24/7 text)
    Text SHOUT to 85258 or visit:
    giveusashout.org
  • PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 (under 35s)
    Call 0800 068 4141 or see:
    papyrus-uk.org
  • CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – 5pm–midnight daily
    Call 0800 58 58 58
  • Mind - urgent help & guidance
    Practical advice and where to get help:
    mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help