If your life is at risk right now
If you feel like you might attempt suicide, or may have seriously harmed yourself, you need urgent medical help. Please:
- Call 999 for an ambulance
- Call 999 in BSL
- Go to A&E. If you can’t do this by yourself, ask someone to help you.
If you don’t want to call 999
If you can keep yourself safe for a short while, but you still need urgent advice:
- Contact NHS 111
- Contact NHS 111 in BSL
- Contact your GP surgery and ask for an emergency appointment. Many GPs are now offering these remotely.
Mersey Care
24hr Mental Health Crisis Line
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust have a 24hr mental health crisis line for St Helens, Knowsley, Warrington and Halton: FREEPHONE 0800 051 1508
Children and Adolescent 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Response Team
This Mersey Care service is available for children and young people up to the age of 18, who are registered with a GP in Halton, Knowsley, St Helens and Warrington. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CALL: 01744 415 640
Visit the Mersey Care website for more information.
If you need to talk right now
Whatever you’re going through, there are people you can talk to any time.
- call Samaritans on 116 123 (UK-wide)
These services are for anyone who’s struggling.
They won’t judge you.
They’re free, they’re anonymous, and they’re always open.
Mental health emergencies are serious.
You’re not wasting anyone’s time.
National Mind’s page of helplines and listening lines has more numbers to try.