'Help I'm in crisis'

How do i get help in a crisis?

If you are upset and having thoughts and urges about hurting yourself, or ending your life then stop, take a deep breath and read this page:

A crisis is any situation in which you feel you need urgent help. For example, you might feel in crisis if:

The table below gives some general information on how you can get help in a crisis:

What's happening	Ways you can get help
You think you may act on suicidal feelings, or you have seriously harmed yourself	You can go to any hospital A&E department and ask for help (if you need to, you can call 999 and ask for an ambulance). You can call 111 option 2 to access support If you are in Essex you can call the Crisis Line on 0300 300 1600 (M-F, 9-5) or 0300 555 120 (weekends and evenings) If you are in Hertfordshire you can call the Crisis Line on 0800 6444 101 (open 24/7)
You are feeling extremely distressed, or are experiencing suicidal feelings	You can call Childline on 0800 1111 (freephone) - they're there to listen to you. You can use the 'I need urgent help' tool on the YoungMinds website for more options. If you are already in touch with a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) , you can contact them and ask how they can support you. You might find it helpful to read YoungMinds' information pages on coping with: Suicidal feelings Self-harm
You need medical help or advice fast, but it's not an emergency	You can contact your GP and make an appointment for as soon as possible.

Let someone know you do not feel safe or are struggling (a parent/carer or professional helpline).

There are people who will listen, help and support you through this; it’s ok to ask for help.
Just like stormy weather, strong feelings and urges will pass; it will not always feel this bad.
Thoughts are just thoughts, we do not have to follow them. There are many other ways of managing other than harming yourself.