As I Am Counselling is not an emergency service.

If you or another person are in immediate danger or at risk of harm call 999 now or go to A&E

If you require help for your mental health call NHS 111

You may need urgent help for many reasons

The important thing to know is you will not be wasting anyone's time

Where To Get Urgent Help For Your Mental Health

Follow the below link for support

Where to get urgent help for mental health - NHS

You can call for:

  • 24-hour advice and support – For you, your child, your parent or someone you care for

  • Help to speak to a mental health professional

  • An assessment to help decide on the best course of care

Other Ways To Get Help With Your Mental Health

Free Listening Services

The Samaritans
Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Telephone 116 123
Email jo@samaritans.org
www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

SHOUT

Shout is a free, confidential and 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in the UK who needs support.
If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, their trained Shout Volunteers are here for you.
Text "SHOUT" to 85258
Get help - free, 24/7, confidential mental health text support service | Shout 85258

SANE

Available 4 pm - 10 pm 365 days of the year
Telephone 0300 304 7000
Email support@sane.org.uk response time 72 hours
Emotional support - SANE

Frank - National Drugs Helpline UK

At National Drugs Helpline, you can Talk to Frank. Overall, this service provides information about drugs for people who use them, their friends, families, and colleagues
Call FRANK 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Telephone 0300 123 6600
Text 82111
www.talktofrank.com/contact-frank

Urgent Help