Get help now
If your life is at risk right now
If you feel like you might attempt suicide, or may have seriously harmed yourself, you need urgent medical help. Please:
call 999 for an ambulance
go straight to A&E, if you can
or call your local crisis team, if you have their number.
If you can’t do this by yourself, ask someone to help you.
Mental health emergencies are serious. You’re not wasting anyone’s time.
Contact helplines:
NHS 111
This is the best number to call if you can’t get in contact with anyone at your GP Surgery. In an emergency you can also go to A&E.
Services provided: You can also call the NHS “111” line, which is available 24 hours a day every day.
Contact: Tel: 111
SUN Group
The Service User Network is for people who experience emotional and psychological distress, frequent mood changes, emotional instability, self-harm and/ or have thoughts of suicide. It is a supportive and therapeutic group for individuals to develop self-help management strategies to prevent future crisis. The Network can also support family, friends and people who support someone with mental health issues.
Email: elft.sun@nhs.net
Samaritans
The Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. They will listen to you and help you talk through your concerns, worries and troubles. They’ll focus on your thoughts and feelings rather than going into the details, so they may ask questions to help explore how you feel.
Tel: 116123 (Free call)
Email: jo@samaratins.org
Website: www.samaritans.org
Opening times:
Monday 8pm – 10pm
Tuesday 2pm – 10pm
Wednesday 8pm – 10pm
Thursday 5pm – 10pm
Friday 2pm – 10pm
Saturday 2pm – 10pm
Sunday 2pm – 7pm.
Crisis Café
As well as offering a welcome cuppa, the Crisis Cafe is a safe, supportive and therapeutic place for anyone struggling and not coping with life. It means people do not have to be alone, struggling with upsetting thoughts or worry.
Contact Tel: 0800 073 0006
Address: Raybould Centre, C&H Centre for Mental Health, Homerton Row, E9 6SR
Opening times: 6.00pm-9.00pm Monday to Thursday and from midday to 4.00pm on Saturdays.
City and Hackney 24 Hour Mental Health Crisis Helpline
This is for people of any age who may have long term psychological issues or who have had a sudden crisis such as a shock, bereavement, relationship issue, etc. They offer confidential expert advice and guidance support and referrals to local services if needed.
Contact Tel: 0800 073 0006
City and Hackney 24 Hour Mental Health Crisis Helpline
This is for people of any age who may have long term psychological issues or who have had a sudden crisis such as a shock, bereavement, relationship issue, etc. They offer confidential expert advice and guidance support and referrals to local services if needed.
Contact Tel: 0800 073 0006