- Talking about how you feel can really help.
- Looking after your mental health is important.
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You can get support from:
- The NHS.
- Charities and organisations.
- Online advice and helplines.
- People in your life you can trust.
- You might need to try a few things to find the right support. Everyone manages their mental health differently.
If you need to speak to someone right now.
Call 999 or go to Accident and Emergency now if:
- You or someone’s life is at risk – for example, they have seriously hurt themselves or taken an overdose.
- You feel you cannot keep yourself or someone else safe.
A mental health emergency is as serious as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone’s time.
- Ring the Samaritans for free on 116 123.
- They’re always open.
- You can talk to them about anything.
- You do not have to wait until you feel in crisis.
If you want to talk to someone about how to get professional help, you can call:
- Mind ~ information line Tel: 0300 123 3393 (open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday).
- Rethink Mental Illness ~ helpline Tel:0808 801 0525 (open 9.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday)
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Hub of hope
Mental Health Organisations and charities close to you.
Scope UK
How to manage your mental health & access support.
The Mix
Supports adults under 25. They have a helpline, email and live chat service where you can talk to an adviser about anything you’re worried about.
CALM
Runs a confidential information service. You can call or use webchat. Staff are trained to listen, support, inform and signpost. Open from 5pm to midnight.
The Silver Line
Free and confidential helpline for older people. They provide information, friendship and advice to older people. It’s open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Learning Disability Helpline | Mencap
Mencap Learning disability helpline open 10am-3pm Monday to Friday.
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Information on this website has been obtained from a number of different sources and was correct, to the best of our knowledge at the time of writing. Things can change so we would always recommend seeking professional medical advice from a healthcare practitioner.