Urgent help for mental health & Crisis Support
Crisis Contacts:
CAMHS (Young people) Crisis Line:
Mon-Friday: 5pm – 11pm
Weekends: 9am – 11pm
0203 228 5980
24/7 mental health support line ( All ages):
The South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust 24/7 mental health support line on 0800 028 8000.
There are many services available to support children and their parents with mental health issues.
When to Call 999 or go to A&E:
You should call 999 or go to A&E now if:
- Someone’s life is at risk – for example they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose
- You do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe
A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone’s time.
National helplines:
A number of national helplines can help someone who is facing a mental health crisis.
- NHS 111 – 24/7 service staffed by advisers offering medical advice and information. Call 111
- Samaritans – 24/7 service that is here to listen. Call 116 123
- SANEline – national out-of-hours mental health helpline. Call 0300 304 7000
- CALM – evening helpline. Call 0800 585858
- National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK – evening service. Call 0800 689 5652
- Papyrus – young person suicide support 24/7. Call 0800 068 4141
- Shout – national crisis 24/7 text service. Text ‘Shout’ to 85258
- Mind Infoline – mental health helpline. Call 0300 123 3393
