Social, Emotional and Mental Health

You should telephone: 999 or go to A&E if:

• someone's life is at risk – for example, they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose
• you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe

A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone's time.

Get advice from telephone: 111 or ask for an urgent GP appointment if:

• you're not able to speak to your local NHS urgent mental health helpline
• you need help urgently for your mental health, but it's not an emergency
• you're not sure what to do

Telephone: 111 will tell you the right place to get help if you need to see someone. You may be able to speak to a nurse, or mental health nurse, over the phone.

A GP can advise you about helpful treatments and help you access mental health services. You may be able to refer yourself to some services.

CAMHS Crisis team

The crisis and liaison team provide mental health support to young people (up to the age of 18) who are experiencing a crisis with their mental health.