Useful Information
If you feel immediately unsafe and at risk of harming yourself or have harmed yourself, attend A&E or call 999.
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Your GP continues to be responsible for your care and we advise you to contact your GP if you are severely unwell. Ring the surgery for an out-of-hours telephone number.
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NHS – 111. This is a 24 hour advice and medical help line.
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NHS mental health services https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/
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Click here for Getting help in a mental health crisis - Mind https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/getting-help-in-a-crisis/​​​
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SHOUT 85258
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This is a free crisis text service, you can text SHOUT to 85258 to start a conversation.
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Samaritans
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24 hour helpline support for those experiencing distress, despair and/or suicidal feelings or
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Call 0845 7909090 or 116 123
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You can also contact them via email at jo@samaritans.org
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National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK
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Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide.
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Call 0800 689 5652 (open 24/7)
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https://www.spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline-uk/
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Mind
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Offers advice, support and information to people experiencing a mental health difficulty and their family and friends. Mind also has a network of local associations in England and Wales to which people can turn for help and assistance.
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Lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm (except bank holidays).
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Info Line: 0300 123 3393 to call, or text 86463
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Email info@mind.org.uk
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Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
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A helpline for people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support.
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Helpline: 0800 58 58 58
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5pm to midnight, every day of the year
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Papyrus HOPELINEUK
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If you're under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 or text 07786 209 697
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Weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends 2pm-10pm and bank holidays 2pm–10pm
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Email pat@papyrus-uk.org https://www.papyrus-uk.org/papyrus-hopelineuk/
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Domestic Violence Helpline
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The freephone 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline, open 24 hours a day, every single day.
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0808 2000 247
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SANE
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Provide practical help, emotional support and specialist information to individuals affected by mental health problems, their family, friends and carers.
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Call 07984 967 708 and leave a message, giving your first name and a contact number, and someone will call you back as soon as possible
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Saneline: 0300 304 7000
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Textcare: http://www.sane.org.uk/what_we_do/support/textcare/
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