Crisis support

If you are in crisis and feel like you need urgent support, there are many organisations that have experts available to help you 24/7. Emergency services If you require urgent medical help, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E department. Samaritans Support for anyone feeling down, experiencing distress, or struggling to cope.
Visit
www.samaritans.org or call the 24-hour helpline on 116 123. National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK Support for those with thoughts of suicide. Call 0800 689 5652 (6pm-midnight). First Response Service - Devon If you live in Devon and are experiencing a mental health crisis, call 0808 196 8708 for 24/7 support. Mental Health Matters A 24/7 helpline for anyone living in Devon experiencing mental health distress. Call 0800 470 0317. CALM Confidential helpline available from 5pm-midnight, for people who are feeling down and need to talk. Call 0800 58 58 58. SHOUT A confidential, 24/7 text service for those in crisis. Text SHOUT to 85258.

Support for children and young people

Childline A 24-hour confidential telephone and online service for under 19s to talk about any issues they are going through. Visit www.childline.org.uk or call 0800 1111. YoungMinds Urgent support for young people experiencing a mental health crisis. Text YM to 85258 for help or visit
www.youngminds.org.uk Papyrus A confidential service for those under 35 experiencing thoughts of suicide. Call 0800 068 41 41.