If you’re feeling emotionally very overwhelmed, unsafe, or confused, please try to reach out for help.
Frith Psychiatry does not offer a 24/7 crisis service, so here are some services which are available in crisis.
NHS options
Call 111 and select the mental health option. Where to get urgent help for mental health – NHS
Request an urgent GP appointment.
For urgent medical assessment or treatment, or as advised by 111, attend A+E.
Non-NHS options
Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 678 1602
CALM Campaign Against Living Miserably https://www.thecalmzone.net/ Suicide prevention support especially for men. Call 0800 58 58 58
Mental Health Matters: phone support 0800 470 0317, or in Devon: ‘The Moorings’ crisis hubs in Exeter, Torquay and Barnstaple https://www.mhm.org.uk/the-moorings-devon
MIND resources and support line What can I do to help myself cope? | Mind – Mind Or call 0300 102 1234 (9 am – 6 pm, Mon-Fri)
National Suicide Prevention Helpline 0800 689 5652
Narcotics Anonymous 0300 999 12 12
No Panic 0844 967 4848
PAPYRUS Suicide prevention support for young people (< 35 years). Call 0800 068 41 41
Samaritans 116 123
SHOUT Text ‘shout’ to 85258
Staying Safe website – help for suicidal thoughts
SANEline http://www.sane.org.uk/what_we_do/support/helpline
Switchboard Support for the LGBTIQ+ community 0300 330 0630 (10 am – 10 pm)
Not an urgent/immediate option, but: Andy’s Man Club. Groups for men to combat the stigma and shame around mental health, say ‘it’s okay to talk’ and prevent suicide https://andysmanclub.co.uk/clubs/