How to help yourself:

• if you are worried about your own or someone else’s mental health, call 111 and select the mental health option (option 2). This call is free and will enable you to speak to a mental health professional. Anyone, any age, any time
• visit A&E if you are concerned that you can’t keep yourself safe - during the current situation, please do not feel that you are a trouble to the NHS, they are there to help you if you need it
• dial 999 if you are unable to visit A&E and you have harmed yourself
• If you don't want to attend a hospital, you can book an emergency GP appointment - they should be able to offer you an appointment in a crisis with the first available doctor or primary care nurse
• talk to someone who can understand such as Samaritans, you can call them free from a mobile or landline on 116 123
• make a safety plan - download a plan for yourself here, Staying Safe

Organisations offering urgent mental health support

If you are over 18 you can phone the Oxleas Mental Health Urgent advice line on: 0800 330 8590 (24 hour service)

If you are under 18 years old, you can phone Papyrus (a charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide among young people) on: 0800 068 4141 (24 hour service).