You are not alone

If you are feeling distressed or have concerns for your wellbeing and need to talk to someone, please seek out support.

There are many services and organisations that can offer you support.

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Nightlight Crisis Service

We are here every day.

7pm – 1am

NightLight Crisis Helpline: 01923 256391 – Our telephone helpline is open from 7pm to 1am every day of the year.

You can also visit our Crisis Cafés. 

For more information visit: Nightlight Crisis Service

 

a blue illustration of a giant head with three pairs of legsNational Mind Crisis Resources

Practical tools to use right now, by yourself, wherever you are.

If you’re feeling in crisis, this resource is for you.

www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help

Do you need emergency advice? 

If you feel that your life or somebody else’s life is in immediate danger, please dial 999 and speak to the emergency services.

If you are having a tough time and feeling overwhelmed, these services are open 24 hours a day:

 

NHS Single Point of Access (SPA): 0800 6444 101: For people to access NHS mental health support and services. Lines are open 24/7.

 

NHS 111 Service: Call 111, and select the mental health option. 111 will tell you the right place to get help. You may be able to speak to a trained mental health professional over the phone.

 

Samaritans: 116 123 Lines open 24 hours a day. Calls are free. www.samaritans.org

 

Stay Alive App: For those at risk of suicide and people worried about someone  www.stayalive.app

 

Shout: Free 24/7 support for people in crisis. Text SHOUT to 85258 in the UK to text with a trained Crisis Volunteer. For more information visit: www.giveusashout.org

 

Childline: 0800 1111 or webchat

24-hour counselling service for children and young people. Opening hours: 24/7 www.childline.org.uk

Local services

 

Mental Health Services in Hertfordshire: The Herts & West Essex Integrated Care System have a helpful website page, with information about where you can seek help. Please visit their page: Mental health support in Herts

 

Hertfordshire and Mid Essex Talking Therapies: To make a self referral or find out more about the service, visit: Hertfordshire and Mid Essex Talking Therapies

To request a self referral form be sent to you via post, please call 0800 6444 101.

 

Hertfordshire CAMHS : Access Hertfordshire CAMHS Mental health support and services for children and young people. For more information visit: www.hpftcamhs.nhs.uk

 

Herts Help: 0300 123 4044

Help to find independent support, guidance and information about living healthier, home services and equipment, cost of living, transport, bus passes and blue badges, and support for carers. www.hertshelp.net/hertshelp.aspx

 

Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline: 08 088 088 088

Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline is a confidential, free, support and signposting service for anyone affected by domestic abuse. Open from 9am-9pm Monday to Friday and 9am-4pm weekends. For more information visit: www.hertsdomesticabusehelpline.org

National services

 

Saneline: 0300 304 7000: Open every day 4.30pm to 10.30pm.

 

Mindline Trans+ National Helpline: 0300 330 5468 National helpline for people who identify as Trans, non-binary & their friends and families. Open every Monday and Friday 8pm-Midnight

 

CALM (Campaign against living miserably): 0800 58 58 58

This helpline is for men in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support. webchat: Opening hours: 5pm-midnight www.thecalmzone.net

 

Papyrus: 08000 68 41 41

Committed to the prevention of young suicide (under 35). Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-10pm, weekends/bank holidays: 2pm-10pm www.papyrus-uk.org

 

Safer Places: 03301 025811

Confidential support and resources for those experiencing domestic abuse. www.saferplaces.co.uk

 

Combat Stress: 0800 138 1619

If you or your family have served or are currently serving in the UK Armed Forces, you can call the Combat Stress’ 24-hour mental health helplines. www.combatstress.org.uk