If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and in need of immediate support, you are able to get help from 111 online, or call 111 and select the mental health option.  ​111 will tell you the right place to get help. 

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A GP can advise you about helpful treatments and also help you access mental health services. You may be able to refer yourself to some services.

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Other ways to get help with your mental health:

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Free listening services

These services offer confidential support from trained volunteers. You can talk about anything that's troubling you, no matter how difficult:

• Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours

• Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text "YM" if you're under 19

For young people (up to aged 35) experiencing suicidal thoughts contact 0800 0684141 or access information at Papyrus. 

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You can also contact your local mental health crisis team. Please search mental health crisis team online and include your postcode if you need to talk to someone straight away. Alternatively, you can visit your local Accident and Emergency.

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Additional support for mental health issues can be found at Mind by accessing information at Mind and Young Minds.