Crisis & emotional support contacts

NHS Direct

http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/

Operate 24/7 and should be able to provide details of local crisis support services or advise on accessing local A&E

Tel: 0845 4647

Samaritans

http://www.samaritans.org/ 

24 hour emotional support line       

Tel: 08457 90 90 90

Saneline

http://www.sane.org.uk    

Emotional support line for people in mental distress

Tel: 0845 767 8000 opening hours: 6pm-11pm everyday

No Panic

http://www.nopanic.org.uk/   

Helpline for people with anxiety disorders. Also has telephone recovery group for members    

Tel: 0808 808 0545 opening hours: 10am-10pm  everyday  

Anxiety Alliance

http://www.anxietyalliance.org.uk/     

Helpline for people with anxiety disorders    

Tel: 0845 296 7877 opening hours: 10am-10pm everyday

Mood Swings

http://www.moodswings.org.uk

Helpline proving advice, info and support to people with severe mood disorder    

Tel: 0845 123 6050 opening hours: 10am-4pm, Mon-Fri

Maytree

http://www.maytree.org.uk/

London based respite centre that provides short-term respite to people who are suicidal. People can ring them directly to discuss arranging a stay. Can only stay there once.    

Tel: 0207 263 7070    

Remember that 999 is always an option if there is an urgent or imminent risk.