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We’re not an emergency service and can’t respond to urgent requests. If you need help now, please contact one of the services below. They’re free and confidential.

If someone’s life is at risk, or they’ve seriously harmed themselves, call 999 or go to A&E now.

Urgent mental health help, any time

England

111

Call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option, 24 hours a day.

Wales

111

Call NHS 111 Wales and press 2 for mental health support, 24 hours a day.

Scotland

111

Call NHS 24 on 111 for urgent mental health support, 24 hours a day.

Northern Ireland

0808 808 8000

Lifeline crisis support, 24 hours a day.

Samaritans

116 123

Talk to someone, any time, about anything.

Shout

Text 85258

Free 24-hour text support for anyone struggling to cope.

For children and young people

Childline

0800 1111

For anyone under 19. Free, confidential, any time.

Papyrus HOPELINE247

0800 068 4141

For people under 35 having thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person.

If you’re already our patient and need advice that isn’t an emergency, message us through your patient portal or call 0306 999 0123 during opening hours. We aim to reply within one working day.