Crisis Support
If you need help now
Nutritious Minds Trust Charity provides community, educational and neurodivergence-related support, but we are not currently a crisis service and we do not operate an emergency or crisis telephone line.
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, FEELS UNABLE TO STAY SAFE, HAS SERIOUSLY HARMED THEMSELVES, OR IS AT IMMEDIATE RISK OF SUICIDE:
CALL 999 OR GO TO YOUR NEAREST ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT.
For urgent mental health support in England, you can also call NHS 111. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for urgent physical and mental health needs.
If you are feeling suicidal
If you are thinking about suicide, feel that you may harm yourself, or are struggling to stay safe, try not to remain alone with those thoughts. If you can, move away from anything you could use to harm yourself and contact someone you trust. You can also contact one of the specialist services below.
If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or attend A&E.
Samaritans
CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT
Samaritans provide free, confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night.
Call 116 123 - free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Shout - Text Support
TEXT SUPPORT
If speaking on the phone feels difficult, Shout provides free confidential text support. Beyond currently offers a route through the Shout service by texting:BEYOND to 85258
Childline
YOUNG PEOPLE SUPPORT
Childline supports anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they are experiencing.
Call 0800 1111
Refuge
DOMESTIC ABUSE
The helpline is free and available 24 hours a day for women experiencing domestic abuse and for people concerned about someone who may be experiencing abuse. Call: 0808 2000 247
The Hub of Hope
FIND SUPPORT NEAR YOU
The Hub of Hope is the UK’s largest mental health support directory and allows people to search for local and national support by need, age and location. It includes NHS, charity, community, peer and other services. Visit website >
Mind
MENTAL HEALTH
Mind provides information about mental health, treatment, rights and how to access support. It is a useful source of guidance if you are struggling but are not in immediate danger. Visit Website >
Please remember
Asking for urgent help is appropriate if you are struggling to keep yourself or someone else safe. Nutritious Minds Trust Charity is committed to improving access to support, community and understanding, but we cannot provide emergency intervention, crisis assessment or immediate safeguarding support through our website, email or social-media channels.
If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
If you need urgent NHS support, call 111
If you need someone to listen, call Samaritans on 116123.