Mental Health

Emergencies Adults (Mental health)

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WHAT CAN I DO IN AN EMERGENCY?

In an emergency- if you or someone else has seriously injured themselves, taken an overdose or are on the point of doing so

  • Call 999 or
  • Go directly to A&E

Call 111 for Mental Health Crisis Support

As NHS England suggest about calling 111
“Patients experiencing a mental health crisis can now benefit from support through 111 with access to a 24/7 full package of mental health crisis support through one single phone line. People of all ages, including children, who are in crisis or concerned family and loved ones can now call 111, select the mental health option and speak to a trained mental health professional. NHS staff can guide callers with next steps such as organising face-to-face community support or facilitating access to alternatives services, such as crisis cafés or safe havens.”
“News.” NHS England website. Retrieved 30th August 2024.

Further information on this service is provided by NHS England and the BBC

The NHS provide a summary of some of the help available

Other local options are explained by Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies

urgent support national helplines

From the Samaritans

From Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
Helpline: Our helpline is for people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support. (5pm to midnight every day) Get Help – Campaign Against Living Miserably

From Papyrus
Only for adults under the age of 35
“If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be you can contact HOPELINEUK for confidential support and practical advice.” (9am – midnight every day of the year).   HOPELINK | Papyrus UK | Suicide Prevention Charity

From SANE on Suicide
“SANE on Suicide presents the findings from our suicide prevention research. We talked to people who had attempted suicide, their close family and friends, and people bereaved by suicide. Although suicide sometimes appears to be an impulsive or sudden act, we found that it is usually a process. As such it can be slowed down and stopped.”
Emotional support: SANE offers non-judgmental and compassionate emotional support. We are normally open every day of the year from 4pm to 10pm Emotional support – SANE

From SOS Silence of Suicide
Our phone lines help support vulnerable children and adults. 8pm until Midnight: Monday to Friday, 4pm until Midnight: Saturday & Sunday SOS Silence of Suicide – Mental Health Charity & Helpline | SOS

Text service

From Shout
“Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.” Get help Get help – free, 24/7, confidential mental health text support service | Shout 85258

Apps

From Grassroots
“The Stay Alive app is a pocket suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information to help you stay safe. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide.” Stay Alive App – Grassroots Suicide Prevention

Summary of support and further information

The NHS provides an overview of the support available

From Every Mind Matter
NHS website dedicated to mental health
Urgent support Urgent support – Every Mind Matters – NHS

From Patient info
Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts | Patient

Direct access

Use a variety of services, most of which are free, without consulting your GP

Physiotherapy

You can now self refer for physiotherapy locally

Your Pharmacy

Seven common infections now treated by your local pharmacist

CAMPAIGNS

Show your heart some love, women of Bucks!

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