Crisis support

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You are not alone.
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If you feel there is an immediate risk to yourself or others, please call the emergency services, 999.
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If you need someone to speak to about suicidal thoughts or concerns about the safety of yourself or others, please call The Samaritans 24 hour line. They are supportive, compassionate and non-judgemental.
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The telephone number is: 116 123

If you are under 18 years of age

We recommend speaking to someone, as soon as possible.

If you are at school / college or work, a good place is one of the safeguarding leads (ask the main office who they are), it is their legal responsibility to support you with whatever you are worried about.

If you are worried about anything, you can also contact Childline

The telephone number is: 0800 1111

We’ve provided a few more tips on what to do if you’re worried about something.

If you are concerned for your own safety or for the safety of someone else and you don’t feel you’re able to get support from the Safeguarding Team at your school / college / work, you can report the safeguarding concern to us.

For further help and advice please see: www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts
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For help with PMDD (Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder) advocacy, (how to represent yourself to, for example, social services) please contact the International Association of Premenstrual Disorders: www.iapmd.com and info@iapmd.com

For an excellent resource of helplines and services in menstrual, mental and women’s welfare, please see the charity: Wellbeing of Women Helplines and Support Services.