A list of urgent help and/or out of hours support.
On this page:
Urgent support
If you're not immediately worried about keeping yourself safe, but are feeling distressed and would like urgent support, you should call the free NHS out-of-hours medical line on 111, or contact them online and they will help you access the right services.
You may also contact your nearest GP (doctor) surgery to request an emergency appointment.
Crisis Support
If you're in immediate danger of hurting yourself or others:
- Go directly to the Accident & Emergency (A&E) department of your local hospital to get help.
- Call 999 to request an ambulance if you are unable to reach the hospital yourself.
Other support services
There are a number of external services that may be able to help if you are feeling distressed and/or are concerned about managing suicidal thoughts.
- Camden Crisis Sanctuary
This service offers short-term support to residents of Camden presenting with a mental health crisis.
- Phone: 07825 165464
- Visit their website
- Samaritans
The free Samaritans service is for people who are feeling suicidal or just need someone to talk to.
- Phone: 116 123
- Visit their website
- Email: jo@samaritans.org
- Maytree
Maytree is a charity that provides support by offering a one-off residential stay when in a suicidal crisis.
Visit their website
- CALM - Campaign Against Living Miserably
CALM is a suicide prevention charity who run a helpline from 5pm until midnight every day. They also have a webchat and Whatsapp chat.
- Visit their website
- Phone: +44 (0)800 58 58 58