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Helpful Numbers
If you are at all concerned about your health or the health of a friend or relative you can contact you may find useful information from one of the sources below. Remember you are not alone and always reach out, if you need help.
In an emergency:
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Call 999
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Go to your local A&E department
If you're in crisis and need to speak to someone:
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Call NHS 111 (for when you need help but are not in immediate danger)
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Contact your GP and ask for an emergency appointment
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Contact the Samaritans (details below)
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Use the 'Shout' crisis text line - text SHOUT to 85258
Samaritans
Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.
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116 123 (free to call from within the UK and Ireland), 24 hours a day
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Email: jo@samaritans.org
Other sources of advice and support
Mind
Mind offers advice, support and information to people experiencing a mental health difficulty and their family and friends.
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Lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm (except bank holidays).
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InfoLine: 0300 123 3393 to call, or text 86463
Rethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness works to help everyone affected by severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, recover a better quality of life. It provides effective services and support and campaigns for change through greater awareness and understanding.
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National Advice Service: 0300 5000 927 (Open 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday)
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Email: advice@rethink.org
PAPYRUS UK
PAPYRUS is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. They support young people under 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, as well as people concerned about someone else.
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Open 10am-10pm on weekdays and 2pm-10pm on weekends and bank holidays
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Helpline: 0800 068 4141
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Text: 07786209697
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Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
YoungMinds
UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health. Find out more about us, our mission and how we work.
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Parents helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Mon-Fri from 9.30am to 4pm)
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YoungMinds Crisis Messenger: text YM to 85258