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Help in a crisis
If it's an emergency or you don't think you can keep yourself safe, please call 999 or go to A&E.
If you need urgent help but you don't want or need to go to A&E, here are some options:
- Call the Samaritans on 116 123 (free, open 24/7).
- If you or someone you know needs urgent care but it's not life-threatening, call 111.
- Visit the NHS website and find crisis support services near you. Services in Scotland.
- If you already have a Crisis Line number, give them a call.
- Contact your GP surgery and ask for an emergency appointment.
- Find helpline numbers for Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous.
Wales
If you are feeling unwell but the problem is not a medical emergency:
- Call 111 if you live in Hywel Dda, Powys, Aneurin Bevan or Swansea Bay - including Bridgend.
- Call 0845 46 47 if you live anywhere else.
Organisations that can help
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Samaritans
Talk to someone about whatever you’re going through and how you’re feeling, 24 hours a day. Confidential and free.
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Citizens Advice
Help and advice with a range of issues, including housing, legal, and debt advice. National adviceline open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
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ChildLine
Help and advice about a wide range of issues, for anyone aged 18 or under. Open 24/7.
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Young Minds
Urgent help for young people is available on their website 24/7.
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Refuge
Support for people affected by domestic abuse. Helpline free, open 24/7.
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Victim Support
Support and information for anyone affected by crime. Helpline free, open 24/7.
Drugs and alcohol support
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Narcotics Anonymous
Support for anyone with an addiction to drugs. Helpline open 10am – midnight every day.
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Cocaine Anonymous
Support for anyone struggling with a cocaine problem. Helpline open 10am - 10pm every day.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Support for anyone with an addiction to alcohol. Helpline open 10am - 10pm every day.
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Drugfam
Support for families, friends and partners affected by someone else’s addiction to drugs or alcohol. Open 9am to 9pm, every day.