Urgent mental health advice and support
In urgent need of help? Call the 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line at 0800 0234 650. If you have an emergency about your physical health, please call 999 or go to your local A&E.
Find help and information to support your wellbeing.
In an emergency
Call 999 or, if possible, seek support at your local A&E.
If you or the person you are with can keep themselves safe for a short while but is still in need of urgent help:
- Dial 111 on your phone and speak to the NHS Mental Health Triage Service. It is free and open 24/7.
- Contact your or their GP surgery and ask for an emergency appointment.
- 24-hour Mental Health Crisis Helpline: Find an NHS Urgent Mental Health Helpline.
- People with hearing problems can use the NHS 111 British Sign Language (BSL) service.
Urgent, bereavement and domestic abuse support
Life can be difficult at times, and you might need some extra support to get through it.
Whether you, a friend, a family member, a client or colleague are facing a crisis, a loss, or an abusive situation, you don't have to go through it alone. There are many services that can help you cope and overcome your challenges. These services include:
- Emergency help and crisis: Instant help for mental and emotional crises, providing 24/7 phone lines, crisis response, and urgent therapeutic support.
- Bereavement support: Services that assist you with coping with loss and grief counseling. The support may be given through support groups, one-to-one support, and resources.
- Domestic violence help: Confidential aid for people facing domestic violence, legal help, and continuous support services.
- Mental health advice and support: Services that can support you with your wellbeing.
Explore the list of services to find the help you need right now.
For more services and support resources for suicide prevention visit our Suicide Prevention Hub.
Visit our FAQs page for answers to common questions about mental health and emotional wellbeing and navigating this Wellbeing Hub.