Crisis and Urgent Help
URGENT ASSISTANCE
MHAI is not an emergency or crisis service.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, feeling unable to keep safe, or experiencing a severe mental health crisis, please use the dedicated emergency resources below immediately.
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Immediate Emergency Help
- Emergency Services: Call 999 (UK) or go to your nearest Hospital Accident & Emergency (A&E) department.
- NHS Urgent Mental Health: Call 111 (UK) to reach NHS mental health services 24/7.
- International Emergencies: If you are outside the UK, please contact your local emergency response service or go to the nearest hospital.
24/7 Confidential Listening Services
Samaritans
Free, confidential listening support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Call: 116 123 | Email: jo@samaritans.org
Shout Crisis Text Line
Free 24/7 text support for anyone in crisis.
Text: “SHOUT” to 85258
Global Crisis Helplines
If you are located outside the UK, find support lines worldwide at findahelpline.com.
For ongoing, non-emergency guidance
If you are safe and looking for structured, non-urgent assistance to navigate your mental healthcare pathway, you can return to our main service when ready.