Emergencies Children (Mental Health)

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

Mental health helpline and other local support

Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire mental health helpline: call 111
“Call the Mental Health Helpline if you need urgent mental health support. Call to speak to a mental health clinician who can advise on self-help, signpost to other sources of support and make direct referrals into all parts of local mental health services. This service is available to children and adults of all ages in Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire.” Mental Health – Stay Well

Other local options are explained by Oxford Health CAMHS
Details of all the organisations who can support you in a crisis It’s a crisis | Oxford Health CAMHS

The NHS provide a summary of help available including if you are staying outside Buckinghamshire
Get urgent help for mental health Get urgent help for mental health – NHS

Do not use online referral forms for urgent help

URGENT SUPPORT national helplines

From the Samaritans

• “You can get in touch about anything that’s troubling you, we’re here to listen, no judgement, no pressure, and help you work through what’s on your mind. We’ll never tell you what to do. We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year”. Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
• If you’re worried about someone else If you’re worried about someone else | Samaritans

From Papyrus
“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 Childline
“You can contact Childline about anything. Whatever your worry, it’s better out than in. We’re here to support you.” Get Support | Childline

From YoungMinds

• YoungMinds Textline: YoungMinds Textline offers you free, 24/7 text messaging support wherever you are in the UK. If you need someone to talk to about how you’re feeling. YoungMinds Textline | Free 24/7 Mental Health Support Via Text | YoungMinds
• Parents Helpline and Webchat Parents Helpline | Mental Health Help for Your Child | YoungMinds

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

• Where to get urgent help for mental health Where to get urgent help for mental health – NHS
• Help for suicidal thoughts (lists all common helplines for various ages) Help for suicidal thoughts – NHS

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