Crisis Help

Should you need any immediate mental health support for yourself or your child please;

- Call 999 or go to A&E if you or someone else is in danger
- Visit Hertfordshire Single Point of Access (www.hpftcamhs.nhs.uk) or call NHS 111 option 2 / visit 111.nhs.uk for urgent mental health support (Herts and Beds)
- Contact Samaritans on 116 123 any time, or one of the other support organisations below for in the moment support

Crisis helplines - 24/7

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

Call 0800 58 58 58 or visit thecalmzone.net

Listening services, information and support for anyone who needs to talk, including a web chat.

Childline

Call 0800 1111 (free, 24/7) or visit childline.org.uk

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Call 0808 2000 247 (free 24/7) or visit nationaldahelpline.org.uk

Free, in confidence telephone support 24/7 for anyone who is experiencing or is a survivor of Domestic Abuse.

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK

Call 0800 689 5652 or visit spuk.org.uk

Helpline offering a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. Open from 6pm to midnight every day. Alternative number: 0800 689 0880.

Papyrus HOPELINEUK

Call 0800 068 41 41, text 07860039967, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit papyrus-uk.orgConfidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Samaritans

Call 116 123 (free 24/7) or visit samaritans.org

Whatever you're going through, you can call any time, from any phone for free.

Shout

Text SHOUT to 85258 or visit giveusashout.org

Confidential 24/7 text service offering support if you're in crisis and need immediate help.

The Mix

Call 0808 808 4994 or text THEMIX to 85258 (free) or visit themix.org.uk

Free, confidential support and advice for under 25s in the UK.

The Silver Line
Call 0800 4 708090 or visit thesilverline.org.uk
Aimed at people over 55. The helpline is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Young Minds

Text YM to 85258 (free 24/7) or visit youngminds.org.uk

Free, confidential 24/7 text support for young people experiencing a mental health crisis

Helplines – not 24/7 or specific issue related

Grief Encounter

Call 0808 802 0111 (free) or visit griefencounter.org.uk

Free confidential, emotional support to young people affected by grief. Open weekdays 9am – 9pm.

Mood Swings
Call 0161 832 37 36, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit moodswings.org.uk
Aimed at anyone affected by a mood disorder, including friends, families and carers. The helpline is open 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday.

Nightlight (Hertfordshire Mind)
Call 01923 256391 or visit nightlightcrisis.org
Countywide crisis services providing emotional support, advice and information if you are feeling distressed and are in crisis. Helpline open 7pm – 1am daily.

Sane Line
Call 0300 304 7000 or visit sane.org.uk
Services for anyone affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers. The helpline is open between 4:40pm and 10pm every day of the year. They also provide a free text support and have a supportive forum community.

Support Line
Call 01708 765200, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit supportline.org.uk
Confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue. Opening hours vary so contact them for details.

Switchboard

Call 0800 0119 100, email hello@switchboard/lgbt or visit switchboard.lgbt
Listening services, information and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Open 10am – 10pm.

Relay UK

Visit relayuk.bt.com
Talk/type relay service for anyone who has difficulty hearing or being understood when speaking over the phone, enabling access to other services listed.