Having a mental health crisis?

How do i get help in a crisis?

A crisis is any situation in which you feel you need urgent help. For example, you might feel in crisis if:

The table below gives some general information on how you can get help in a crisis:

What's happening	Ways you can get help
You think you may act on suicidal feelings, or you have seriously harmed yourself	You can go to any hospital A&E department and ask for help (if you need to, you can call 999 and ask for an ambulance).
You are feeling extremely distressed, or are experiencing suicidal feelings	You can call the Samaritans on 116 123 (freephone) - they're there to listen to you. You can use the 'I need urgent help' tool on the MIND website for more options. If you are already in touch with a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) , you can contact them and ask how they can support you - they may have a crisis hotline you can call. You might find it helpful to read MIND'S information pages on coping with: Suicidal feelings Self-harm Hearing voices
You need medical help or advice fast, but it's not an emergency	You can call NHS 111. You can contact your GP and make an appointment for as soon as possible.
You're worried that you might experience a crisis in the future	For information on how to plan for a crisis and other types of crisis support see MIND'S page on crisis services.