Emergency Help

If you or someone else is in immediate danger and/or need urgent medical help:

• Call the Samaritans 24 hour support service on 116 123

• Go to our nearest Accident and Emergency (A&E) department and tell the staff how you are feeling

• Contact NHS 111

Crisis services also provide free 24/7 phone support and some online services:

• Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24 hour service available every day of the year.

• Childline (0800 1111) runs a helpline for children and young people in the U.K. Calls are free and the number won't show up on your phone bill.

• PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger and/or need urgent medical help, call Emergency 911.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988) is a 24/7 crisis service staffed by trained counselors. You can call this number if you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress.

If you are concerned that you or someone else is unsafe, you can also go to the emergency department of your local hospital, or ring the hospital and ask for the number of your local crisis assessment team.