External Helpline Information

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I am not able to provide a crisis service. Here are some contacts which you may find of use if you are feeling in crisis, or finding it difficult to manage your thoughts and feelings.

Telephone your Doctor, 999 or go directly to A & E if you feel in immediate crisis or concerned for your safety. Find your nearest A&E - NHS (www.nhs.uk) 

Telephone NHS 111 and select option 2 for 24/7 telephone access to support from a mental health professional.

Call the Samaritans on 116 123 for free. They are available 24/7.

Text 'SHOUT' to 85258. Shout offers a 24 hour text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. Text 85258.

HOPEline UK.  A confidential support and advice service for young people under the age of 35 who may be having thoughts of suicide and anyone concerned a young person may be having thoughts of suicide. Call 0800 068 4141, Text 07860039967, or email pat@papyrus-uk.org