Emergency Support

Crisis Support Resources

If you're in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, immediate help is available

⚠️ If You're in Immediate Danger

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call emergency services right now:

UK Emergency Services

999

24/7 Crisis Helplines

Free, confidential support available right now

Samaritans
116 123
Available: 24/7
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Free emotional support for anyone in distress

Crisis Text Line
Text SHOUT to 85258
Available: 24/7
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Free, confidential text support

Mind Infoline
0300 123 3393
Available: 9am-6pm, Mon-Fri
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Mental health information and support

Papyrus HOPELINEUK
0800 068 4141
Available: 9am-midnight, every day
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For young people under 35 experiencing suicidal thoughts

Immediate Coping Strategies

Things you can do right now if you're in distress

5-4-3-2-1 Grounding

Name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste

Box Breathing

Breathe in for 4, hold for 4, out for 4, hold for 4. Repeat.

Safe Distraction

Call a friend, watch something comforting, go for a walk

Safety Plan

Remove means of self-harm, stay with someone, contact crisis line

Create a Safety Plan

Having a plan can help you stay safe during difficult moments

  1. Identify your warning signs and triggers
  2. List internal coping strategies (breathing, grounding)
  3. Identify people who can distract you
  4. Contact people who can help in a crisis
  5. List professional contacts and crisis numbers
  6. Make your environment safe
Warning Signs of Crisis
  • Talking about wanting to die or hurt oneself
  • Looking for ways to end one's life
  • Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose
  • Feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
  • Increasing use of alcohol or drugs
  • Withdrawing from friends and family
  • Sleeping too much or too little
  • Displaying extreme mood swings
How to Help Someone in Crisis
  1. Take them seriously - don't dismiss their feelings
  2. Listen without judgment
  3. Ask directly if they're thinking of suicide
  4. Don't leave them alone if they're in immediate danger
  5. Help them contact crisis services
  6. Remove potential means of self-harm if safe to do so
  7. Follow up and stay connected
Online Support Resources

Additional help available online

Mind
Rethink Mental Illness
Mental Health Foundation
YoungMinds
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