Helpful links and other resources in times of crisis:
Please be aware that this is not an emergency service and I am unable to provide emergency advice or support.
Please contact your GP urgently or attend A&E if you need immediate support.
Please refer to the emergency lines and other resources below.
Support in Crisis
1. Contact Emergency Services: If your situation is an emergency, please go to A&E (Accident & Emergency) or call 999.
2. Talk to Someone:
– Call 116 123 to speak to a Samaritan. This service is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
– Visit the Samaritans’ website: https://www.samaritans.org/
3. Support for Children and Young People:
– Papyrus – Call: 0800 068 4141 or Text: 88247 if you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be.
Childline
You can contact Childline about anything. Whatever your worry, it’s better out than in. Call for free on 0800 1111
Samaritans
Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 for free
Shout
Shout is a free, confidential and 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in the UK who needs support. To start a conversation, text the word ‘Shout’ to 85258.
Papyrus
Call: 0800 068 4141 or Text: 88247 if you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be you can.
Family Lives
Message us via WhatsApp on 07441 444125 for support with parenting and family life worries
Best for You – West London
Best For You exists to make it easier for young people and their families to access mental health support that’s right for them. It includes information about mental health, digital tools for people across the UK, and innovative mental health services for young people in North West London.
OCD Action
The OCD Action Helpline and Email Service is a confidential and unbiased service offering help, information and support for people with OCD, carers and anyone who is concerned that they, or their friends or relatives, may have OCD or a related disorder.
OCD UK
Helping you understand Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder – OCD UK educate, offer hope and support people through the difficult times, right through to recovery and everything in between.
