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Urgent help

If you are in crisis, or you just cannot keep yourself safe right now, please reach out to one of the services below. They are free, confidential, and there for you any time, day or night.

Emergency services

If you or someone else is in immediate danger or at risk of serious harm, call 999 now.

999

Samaritans

Free, 24 hours a day, every day, for anyone struggling to cope. You don't have to be suicidal to call, and you won't be rushed.

116 123

NHS urgent mental health line

For urgent mental health support that isn't a 999 emergency. Available 24/7 for people of all ages.

111, then choose the mental health option

Shout

Free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support by text, if you would rather not talk on the phone.

Text SHOUT to 85258

Empathy Northwest is not an emergency or crisis service, and we can't provide immediate help. For non-urgent support you can get in touch with us and we'll respond as soon as we can.