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Useful contacts for mental health support (in the UK)
If you are worried about yourself or someone else’s welfare or if someone is at risk then please contact your local GP or doctor during surgery hours. If you live in the UK phone 111 or 999 depending upon circumstance.
You can also follow this link and click the ‘start now button’ to access local mental health support teams:
https://www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline
24/7 Urgent Mental Health Helpline 111 – If you are experiencing mental health distress or worried about someone else’s emotional state – support is available from our First Response Service using the number above. It’s important to get help quickly. You are not alone.
Devon Partnership NHS Trust – dpt.nhs.uk
Other organisations who can help (in the UK)
Samaritans are available 24/7. They offer a supportive conversation around a whole range of mental health issues and also offer a call back service and follow up calls. Call FREE: 116 123
Staying Safe – This site provides vital ‘safety plan’ tools and guidance to help people cope with emotional distress. It also offers ways to help keep people safer from thoughts of harm and suicide, seek support and discover hope of recovery through powerful videos from people with personal experience. www.stayingsafe.net
Childline – Call 0800 1111 for free for anyone under 19 in the UK childline.org.uk
HOPELINEUK for confidential support and practical advice, including making a Safety Plan. For those under 35 and those supporting them. Call 0800 068 4141 Text: 07860039967 Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Campaign Against Living Miserably – Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm – midnight every day) support for men or use webchat service.
Mental Health Matters Devon provides a 24 hour, 365 days a year mental health helpline on 0800 4700317 as well as telephone advice and support at The Moorings.
Useful contacts for mental health support (in the USA)
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911.
Below, you’ll find a list of crisis support services available in the USA, specifically aimed at supporting young people and their families:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for confidential, free, 24/7 support if you or your child is struggling with mental health or experiencing a crisis.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Reach out to 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for immediate help from trained counselors who can provide support for both young people and their parents.
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor anytime, day or night. This service is available for both teens and parents seeking support.
Veterans Crisis Line: Veterans and their families, including young people, can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255 for specialized support.
Disaster Distress Helpline: For emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters, call or text 1-800-985-5990. This service is available for all ages.
Useful contacts for mental health support (in Australia)
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000.
Below, you’ll find a list of crisis support services available in Australia, specifically aimed at supporting young people and their families:
Lifeline Australia: Call 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. You can also text 0477 13 11 14 or chat online.
Kids Helpline: Australia’s only free, confidential 24/7 counselling service for children and young people aged 5-25. Call 1800 55 1800 or chat online.
Headspace: Provides free online and telephone support and counselling to young people aged 12-25 and their families. Call 1800 650 890 or chat online.
Suicide Call Back Service: Offers 24/7 support for anyone feeling suicidal. Call 1300 659 467.
Beyond Blue: Provides support for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention. Call 1300 22 4636 for 24/7 counselling or chat online.