If you are in need of immediate support...
Another Perspective Counselling is not a crisis service and I am unable to provide emergency support.
If you or anyone you know is in need of urgent assistance, call 999 or make your way to your nearest A&E department.
If you urgently need to speak with somebody.
NHS Mental Health Crisis Support.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need urgent support, call 111 and select the mental health option (option 2). This service is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Samaritans.
If you need someone to talk to you can call Samaritans free of charge 24 hours a day.
Telephone: 116 123
Shout and Young Minds
If you would prefer support via text, Shout offers a free and confidential text service 24 hours a day.
Text: SHOUT to 85258
Mind.
Mind provides information, advice, and support on a wide range of mental health issues, including crisis support, local services, and practical guidance.
Open 9am - 6pm Mon to Fri (except bank holidays).
Infoline: 0300 123 3393
Papyrus.
Papyrus offers support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone concerned about a young person.
HOPELINE247: 0800 068 4141
Childline.
For children and young people who need support. Call, email, and 1-2-1 counsellor chat.
Call: 0800 1111
CALM.
Calm provides free suicide support. Call, Live Chat, or WhatsApp from 5pm until midnight every day.
Call: 0800 58 58 58