How to get help in a crisis

If your life is at risk right now

If you feel like you might attempt suicide, or may have seriously harmed yourself, you need urgent medical help. Please:

• Call 999 for an ambulance
• Go straight to A&E, if you can
• Call your local crisis team – if you don’t already have their number, you can find an urgent mental health helpline on the NHS website

If you can’t do this by yourself, ask someone to help you.

Mental health emergencies are serious. You’re not wasting anyone’s time.

If you don’t want to call 999

If you can keep yourself safe for a short while, but you still need urgent advice:

• Contact NHS 111 if you live in England
• Contact NHS 111 or NHS Direct (0845 46 47) if you live in Wales
• Contact your GP surgery and ask for an emergency appointment. Many GPs are now offering these remotely.
• Contact a local urgent mental health helpline (England only).
• Oxfordshire Safe Haven is open every day for people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. We provide a safe, and welcoming space for in person and phone support for people who are feeling distressed and are struggling to cope.
  -Phone: 01865 903 037
  -Email: osh@oxfordshriemind.org.uk
  -Opening hours: 11.30am-9.30pm (closed between 4pm-5pm) seven days a week, 365 days a year

If you need to talk right now

Whatever you’re going through, there are people you can talk to any time. You can:

• call Samaritans on 116 123 (UK-wide)
• text SHOUT to 85258 (UK-wide)
• call C.A.L.L. on 0800 132 737 (Wales only)

These services are for anyone who’s struggling.

They won’t judge you.

They’re free, they’re anonymous, and they’re always open.

If you want to help someone else

See our information on how to help someone else in an emergency.