Help I'm in Crisis

Are you thinking of hurting yourself or someone else? If you have a trusted adult you can speak to, do that. If you already have a safety plan, look at that. You are not alone. Help is available to keep you safe.  

For immediate help 

  • If your life – or someone else’s life – is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to A&E. 

For same day or next day help and advice  

  • Text the word SUSSEX to 85258 (free NHS 24/7 mental health text-messaging support service)  

  • Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option (free 24/7 support service for anyone concerned about their own, or someone else’s, mental health)  

  • Call Samaritans on 116 123 (free 24/7 listening service providing support and advice for anyone having thoughts of suicide). You can also email: jo@samaritans.org   

  • Call Hopeline247 on 0800 068 4141 (free 24/7 listening service offering support and advice for young people having thoughts of suicide). You can also email: pat@papyrus-uk.org or text: 88247 

  • Call Childline on 0800 1111 (free 24/7 support and advice for young people who want to talk about how they are feeling). You can also speak to a trained professional via web chat: 1-2-1 counsellor chat | Childline 

Not in a crisis but looking for mental health support and advice? Visit the e-wellbeing website.