If You Need More Immediate Support

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or need urgent support, please be aware that I am unable to provide an emergency or crisis service.

If you feel you need immediate help, please don't wait for a response from me. The organisations below are available to offer support and guidance.

Samaritans

Telephone: 116 123 (free, 24 hours a day)

If you're struggling to cope, feeling overwhelmed, or simply need someone to listen, Samaritans provide confidential support 24 hours a day.

Website:www.samaritans.org

NHS 111 – Mental Health Support

Telephone: 111

If you or someone you care about is experiencing an urgent mental health concern, NHS 111 can help you access the most appropriate local support.

If you or someone else is at immediate risk of serious harm, always call 999.

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

CALM provides confidential support for anyone experiencing difficult thoughts, emotional distress, or struggling with life's challenges.

Website:www.thecalmzone.net

Mind

Mind offers information and support on a wide range of mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement and wellbeing.

Website:www.mind.org.uk

Stay Alive App

The Stay Alive app, developed by Grassroots Suicide Prevention, offers practical resources, safety planning tools and guidance for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, as well as support for family and friends.

Website:www.prevent-suicide.org.uk

Cruse Bereavement Support

Cruse provides practical information and emotional support for adults, children and young people following bereavement.

Website:www.cruse.org.uk

Shout

If talking feels difficult, Shout provides free, confidential support by text, 24 hours a day.

Text: SHOUT to 85258

Website:www.giveusashout.org

Remember...

Reaching out for support can feel difficult, but you don't have to face things alone.

If you feel you need help, please contact one of the organisations above or speak to someone you trust, such as a friend, family member or healthcare professional.

Whatever you're facing, you deserve to be heard, supported and treated with compassion.