If you’re worried about safety
It’s important that you reach out when you’re feeling low or going through a crisis. There are people and services who can help you. You deserve care and support.
Call 999
If you have harmed yourself, taken an overdose, or if someone’s life is at risk – call 999. You will be taken seriously, and you won’t be wasting anyone’s time. You deserve and need help and support.
Go to your local Accident and Emergency Department (A&E)
If you feel like you might harm yourself or if you have harmed yourself – go to A&E. The staff there will support and take care of you.
24/7 Crisis Support
If someone might be at risk of harm, it’s important to take that seriously, even if you’re not completely sure.
Call 111
Select the ‘Mental Health’ option to speak to a trained professional who can help with what you are going through.
Talk to a safe adult
Reach out to someone who is safe and can support you. This could be your parent or carer, another relative or loved one, a youth worker or teacher, for example.
Shout Crisis Text Line
Text SHOUT to 85258. Free, confidential, 24/7 text support for anyone in crisis. If you prefer texting to talking, this is for you.
Papyrus HopeLineUK: 0800 068 4141
Specialist support for young people under 35 (or anyone concerned about a young person). Text: 07860 039967,
