Get help in an emergency
If you have seriously harmed yourself dial 999 or go to your nearest accident and emergency department (A and E)
If you’re thinking about harming yourself or killing yourself you need to:
- phone 999 or go to your nearest accident and emergency department (A and E)
- talk to your GP
- phone your mental health worker if you have one
- check your crisis plan if you have one
- phone Samaritans free on 116 123
If you are frightened by the thought that you might harm yourself:
- talk to someone you trust about how you’re feeling
- talk to your GP – they can refer you to local services that will help you
- phone Samaritans free on 116 123
- phone Mind Infoline free on 0300 123 3393
- if you’re under 35 phone HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141
Remember, day or night there is ALWAYS someone for you to talk to.
There’s a lot of good information available if you are worried about harming yourself or if you feel suicidal.
- What suicidal feelings are, possible causes and ways to cope – MIND guide
- I want to kill myself; how talking can help – information from The Samaritans
- Self-harm; what it is and where to get help – NHS guide