If you are in immediate crisis and there is risk of harm to yourself or someone you know you can access the following points of help:

• Call 999

• Go to your local A&E department

• Call the Samaritans for free on 116 123 or visit their website www.samaritans.org

• Text SHOUT to 85258

• Call the Papyrus suicide prevention Hopeline 0800 068 4141 or visit www.papyrus-uk.org
   

If you are not in immediate crisis but need mental health support, you can access the following services:

• Call NHS 111 (non emergency) and select the mental health option

• Call your local GP surgery for an appointment

• Email the Samaritans jo@samaritans.org

• Call your local Mental Health Line (e.g. Sussex Partnership)

• Call SANE 0300 304 7000 or visit www.sane.org.uk

• Call Mind’s support line 0300 102 1234 or visit www.mind.org.uk
   

There are also many other organisations and charities available offering specific mental health support and information.  Please get in touch for further support.