If you believe your life is in immediate danger due to thoughts of suicide or self-harm, it's crucial to seek urgent medical assistance. Please take the following steps:
Dial 999 to request an ambulance.
If possible, head directly to the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department.
If you're unsure about what to do, you can find the contact information for your local crisis team on the NHS website by searching for an urgent mental health helpline.
If you find it difficult to take these steps on your own, don't hesitate to ask someone for assistance. Remember that mental health emergencies are severe, and seeking help is not a waste of anyone's time. Your well-being is of the utmost importance.
If you find yourself in a situation where you don't want to call 999 for immediate emergency help, but you still need urgent assistance, here are some options:
If you reside in England, you can contact NHS 111.
If you live in Wales, reach out to NHS 111 Wales, and select option 2 for urgent mental health support.
In England, you can also contact a local urgent mental health helpline.
Reach out to your GP surgery and request an emergency appointment; many GPs offer remote appointments.
If you're looking for immediate coping tools for a crisis, we have resources available that you can use on your own, no matter where you are.
If you need someone to talk to right now, regardless of what you're going through, there are people ready to listen. You can:
Call Samaritans at 116 123 (available throughout the UK).
Text SHOUT to 85258 (available throughout the UK).
Call C.A.L.L. at 0800 132 737 (specific to Wales).
These services are there to help anyone who is struggling. They are non-judgmental, free, anonymous, and available around the clock. Additionally, you can find more helpline and listening line numbers on our dedicated page for additional support.