
In an emergency:
- Call 999
- Go to your nearest Accident and Emergency (A&E)
If you or someone else needs medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency
- Call 111
This is a free number to call. They can direct you to your local crisis support services and mental health organisations and offer health advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Crisis and emotional support helplines for everyone
The following helplines provide emotional and crisis support for everyone affected by mental health:
Samaritans
Phone: 116 123 (Freephone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Website: www.samaritans.org
Provide emotional support for people 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.
Get more advice and support
For specialist advice and support, you can contact (click on a link below):
- Hub of Hope
- National Autistic Society
- The ADHD Foundation
- British Dyslexia Association
- The Brain Charity
- Employment Autism

