If you feel you need to speak with someone urgently, the following services offer a crisis helpline:
Samaritans
Call free: 116 123
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
SANE
Call free: 0300 304 7000
Evenings 16:30-22:30
SANEline specialist mental health line. Website offers information on crisis support. Access the Textcare service, offering text message support in times of need.
SLaM (South London & Maudsley NHS)
Call free: 0800 731 2864
Telephone information line, available 24/7. Member of staff will tell you where and how to get help.
Maytree Respite Centre
Call: 020 7263 7070
Offers support to those experiencing thoughts of suicide, or who are concerned about someone who is. Maytree offers a short stay in a residential, non-medical setting.
