Support And Advice
Here is a list of contacts for urgent mental health help and support.
If you feel like harming or hurting yourself or other people, call 999 or go to your nearest Accident and Emergency (A&E)
If you need medical help fast but it's not a 999 emergency, NHS 111 is the free number to call. They can direct you to your local crisis support services, and offer health advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Telephone: 111 • Website: nhs.uk
ACAS
The Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service provides free and impartial information and advice to employers and employees on all aspects of workplace relations and employment law, including those concerning mental health. ACAS supports good relationships between employers and employees, but also provides conciliation services to resolve workplace problems.
Telephone: 0300 123 1100
Mind Infoline
Mind Infoline gives confidential support and information on lots of mental health related issues including where to get help, drug treatments, alternative therapies and advocacy. Mind also has a network of nearly 200 local Mind associations providing local services.
Telephone: 0300 123 3393
(9am-6pm Mon-Fri
except bank holidays)
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Samaritans
Provides emotional support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They allow people to talk about feelings of distress and despair and are confidential and offer non-judgemental support.
Telephone: 116 123
(Freephone 24 hours a day)
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Rethink
Mental Illness Advice Line
Provides expert mental health information & advice on practical issues. They also give help to carers, health professionals, employers and staff.
Telephone: 0300 5000 927
(9.30am-4pm Mon-Fri
except bank holidays)
Email: info@rethink.com
