Additional Resources
There may be times where you find you or your child are in need of immediate or specific specialist support.
If you think you or your child are in need of urgent support, attend your local A&E Department.
In Emergency or life threatening situations dial 999.
For non-urgent specialist support outside of therapy, please contact the alternative services available to you listed below.
NHS Urgent Mental Health Helpline
This free service is available for under 18s.
Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You'll speak to an NHS mental health professional, who will be able to discuss your current mental health needs and provide access to further support if required.
Helplines for 11-18yrs
HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141
Samaritans on 116 123
NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000
Text SHOUT to Shout's textline on 85258
Crisis Teams - Under 18s
Call SET CAMHS - Freephone 0800 953 0222 (Monday - Friday Between 0900-1700)
If your concerns escalate about your child or young person, please call NHS 111 — Mental health help 'Option 2'.
OR
Contact NELFT Mental Health Direct:
0800 995 1000 (Out of Hours / Weekend or Bank Holidays)
Helplines for 18+
SANEline on 0300 304 7000
(4.30pm–10pm 7 days a week).
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652
(6pm to midnight 7 days a week)
Samaritans on 116 123
Prefer not to talk? Text SHOUT to Shout's textline on 85258
Papyrus HOPELINEUK
Suitable for all aged upto 35. If you're struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling...
Call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (24 hours, 7 days a week),
Email [email protected]
Text 07786 209 697
Mind Support Line
Suitable for 18+
Call Mind's support line on 0300 102 1234.
Available 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).
This is a safe space for you to talk about your mental health. Their advisors are trained to listen to you and help you find specialist support if you need it.