I need urgent help
I need urgent help: If you, or someone you know, are struggling to cope it’s important to ask for support. It’s especially important if you feel desperate, are having thoughts of suicide or feel unable to keep yourself safe.
Find the best support service for you
Mental Health Crisis Support
Mental health crisis support Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option if you, or someone you know, is in a mental health crisis. Available 24/7, you’ll speak to a mental health professional who can help you find the right support. If there’s an immediate risk to life ring 999 or go to A&E.
SAFE Tameside- Mental Health Crisis Drop in
A safe place for mental health support: an alternative offer to A&E
If you’re looking for urgent face-to-face mental health support, Safe Tameside is here for you.
Get help and advice and meet others with lived experience of mental ill-health in a safe, relaxed and friendly environment.
You can talk as much or as little as you want. Whatever support you need we are here to help you – whether you are at crisis point yourself or seeking crisis support for someone you know.
You don’t need to book an appointment to see us. You can drop in to our SAFE Tameside Hub in Ashton at a time that is best for you. Take a look at our timetable below to find your nearest safe place.
Where to find us:
Monday – Friday 1pm-8pm
SAFE Tameside Hub
The Anthony Seddon Centre
12 George Street
Ashton Under-Lyne
OL6 6AQ
www.thebiglifegroup.com/service/safe-tameside/
Samaritans
Someone to talk to in confidence about anything troubling - 24 hours a day
Phone: 116 123
24 hours/ 7 days
Website: https://www.samaritans.org/
Anyone can contact Samaritans, no matter how old you are or what you are struggling with.
SANE
SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers.
They offer a text support and also have an online support forum that individuals can join.
Phone: 0300 304 7000.
Open every day of the year from 4.30pm to 10.30pm
Website: https://www.sane.org.uk/
Textcare: https://www.sane.org.uk/how-we-help/emotional-support/textcare
CALM
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35.
If you identify as male, you access support via the following:
Phone 0800 58 58 58 - 5pm- Midnight 365 days a year
Webchat available – 5pm- midnight 365 days a year
https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/webchat/
Website: www.thecalmzone.net
Suitable for anyone who identifies as male aged 15 to 35, struggling with their mental health.
Papyrus Hopeline UK
Online, text and phone support for people under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling. Phone: 0800 068 4141 (weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends 2pm-10pm and bank holidays 2pm–10pm
Text 07786 209 697
Email pat@papyrus-uk.org
Website: https://papyrus-uk.org