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
General Mental Health Helplines
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
MIND
Mind offers advice on mental health problems and where to get help
Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm except bank holidays
Telephone 0300 123 3393
Email: info@mind.org.uk OR use their webchat
Call for support and information | Helplines | Mind - Mind
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
Abuse Helplines
REFUGE
Refuge supports those who have experienced domestic violence by offering refugees and recovery services
Telephone 0808 200 0247 OR chat online Monday to Friday, 3pm - 10pm you can speak to them any time, day or night
Homepage - National Domestic Abuse Helpline
THE SURVIVORS TRUST
The Survivors Trust aims to support and empower survivors of rape, sexual violence and/or childhood sexual abuse
Telephone 0808 801 0818 Monday to Thursday from 10am - 12:30pm, 1:30pm - 4pm and 6pm - 8pm, Fridays from 10am - 12:30pm and 1:30pm - 4pm, Saturday from 10am - 12:30pm, and Sunday from 6pm - 8pm
Email them at helpline@thesurvivorstrust.org
The Survivors Trust - Rape & Sexual Abuse Services UK
RESPECT MEN’S ADVICE LINE
Respect Men’s Advice Line is a helpline for male victims of domestic abuse
Telephone 0808 801 0327 Monday to Friday from 10am - 5pm
Email info@mensadviceline.org.uk Monday to Friday from 9am - 5pm
You can also access their web chat support Wednesdays from 10am - 11:30am and Thursdays from 2pm - 4pm
Get In Contact With Us | Men's Advice Line UK
Addictions Helplines
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
WITH YOU
With You is a drug and alcohol charity working with adults and young people, in community settings, in prisons, in residential rehab and through outreach. You can speak to them via their web chat Monday to Friday from 9am - 9pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 4pm.
Drug and Alcohol Support | WithYou
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Alcoholics Anonymous run support groups and provide a helpline for those struggling with alcohol addiction
Telephone 0800 917 7650
Email help@aamail.org
Home - Alcoholics Anonymous Great Britain