CRISIS HELP
If you're feeling suicidal, in crisis or finding it difficult to cope, the following numbers may be of use:
SANE: 0845 767 8000.
The helpline is open from 6.00pm until 11.00pm every day. Or you can visit their website at: www.sane.org.uk
Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90
Samaritans provide confidential emotional support to anyone experiencing feelings of distress or despair. They can be contacted by phone 24 hours a day on 08457 90 90 90 or email jo@samaritans.org ·
MIND: 0808 8080 330 or 0845 766 0163
The MindinfoLine offers callers confidential help on a range of mental health issues. Call 0845 766 0163 from anywhere in the UK for the price of a local call. www.mind.org.uk
No Panic: 0808 808 0545
Helpline for people suffering with panic attacks and anxiety disorders. Open 10:00am until 10:00pm daily.
GP or local Crisis Team:
If you are already in touch with local mental health services, you can contact your GP or crisis team. Even if it is out of hours, there will be an answer phone message advising you of whom to contact in an emergency, together with other useful telephone numbers.
If you feel suicidal and would like to see a professional urgently, your local hospital accident and emergency department might be worth visiting. There will be a duty psychiatrist available to assess people's needs and assist in finding the necessary support. You could also phone NHS Direct on: 0845 4647
Crisis and Home Intervention Team: 0845 900 0075
Bristol:
- Bristol Crisis Service for Women: 0117 925 1119
- Crisis Team, Bristol Central: 0117 3012345
- Social Services (College Green): 0117 9224 748
- Bristol Royal Infirmary: 0117 923 0000
North Somerset:
- The North Somerset Crisis Team: 01934 836 497 (Patient must have previously been referred to this service by GP or Mental Health Service Organisation)
- North Somerset Council Out of Hours: 01934 622 669
- North Somerset Emergency Social Services: 01454 615 165
B&NES:
- B&NES Emergency Mental Health Team: 01454 615165
- B&NES Council Social Services Mental Health: 01225 396256
South Gloucestershire:
- South Gloucestershire Council Mental Health: 01454 866221
Help for someone other than yourself:
In an emergency, if you are concerned about the well-being of a relative or friend and feel they are mentally un-well and are putting themselves or somebody else at risk, you could try contacting their local social services emergency duty team, the home-intervention and crisis team or the police (The numbers are given above). If it is appropriate a social worker on duty will arrange for a mental health assessment. Relevant contact numbers should be available in a local telephone directory, or on the local Primary Care Trust website.
You can also phone their GP, there will be an out of hours or emergency number on their answer machine.