If you need urgent help, but your life is not imminently at risk, you should
Call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline 0800 689 5652 available from 6:00pm to 3:30am everyday
Call your local NHS Urgent Mental Health Support Line by clicking the following link: Mental Health Helpline for Urgent Help – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
TASC
You can also contact the Ambulance Staff Crisis Line, provided by TASC, directly on 0300 373 0898 for further support and help. The pathway has three main elements:
- A 24/7 Ambulance Staff Crisis Line targeted at ambulance staff exhibiting a high degree of suicidality
- The offer of 5 further collaborative sessions designed to get the person to a “safe place” alongside a long-term safety plan and recommendations for further support, if required.
- Further support accessed via TASC or statutory services
If you cannot contact an NHS Urgent Mental Health Support Line:
– Call your GP surgery & request an emergency appointment
– Access 111 Online Get medical help – NHS 111 or call 111
– Follow the advice online at Where to get urgent help for mental health – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Samaritans
Samaritans offer a free, confidential, 24/7 listening service for anyone who needs someone to talk to. Whether you’re struggling to cope, feeling overwhelmed, or just need someone to listen without judgement, you can contact a Samaritan at any time.
- Call any time, day or night
Whatever you’re going through, you can call any time, from any phone for FREE.
- Write us an email
Sometimes writing down your thoughts and feelings can help you understand them better.
