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Crisis mental health support
If you are worried about your mental health you can ask for specialist help.
Crisis Mental Health Support
Choice Support does not provide crisis mental health services. If you are concerned about your mental health, or the mental health of someone you know, please:
- contact and visit your GP
- call 999
- present at your local Accident and Emergency Department.
The NHS and Mind have lots of information on how to access mental health services, including services for people in crisis.
Helplines
- Mental Health Matters
This national mental health charity has helplines in many areas of England.
- Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Email: jo@samaritans.org
- SANE
Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.
SANEline: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30 to 10.30pm)
- PAPYRUS HOPELINEUK
If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be you can contact HOPELINEUK for confidential support and practical advice.
Call: 0800 068 4141
Text: 07786209697