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URGENT SUPPORT

If you have harmed yourself and your life is at risk you must dial 999 

NHS First Response Service

Call 111
 

Select Option 2

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24/7 Service

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www.cpft.nhs.uk/about-us/mental-health-crisis.htm 

Call if you need to speak to someone urgently about your mental health –  

 

Examples of reasons to call: Feel unsafe or distressed, unable to cope, thinking about harming self, feeling out of control, unusual ideas, hearing voices, excessive worry  

 

A psychological wellbeing practitioner will answer and quickly assess your needs 

 

They have information on all the health, social and voluntary services available to support you. They will refer or make an appointment if it is needed. They may decide to need urgent support. In this case they can put you in contact with the crisis services or even refer you to a Sanctuary

Samaritans

Call free on 116 123

 

Email jo@samaritans.org

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24/7

Free 24/7 Listening Support

 

The Samaritans offer confidential support by trained volunteers that are available all day, every day to people of all ages.

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Email can take up to 24 hours to reply

 

Download the Samaritans Self-Help App

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