Important: Urgent help and support
If you need help for a mental health crisis, emergency or breakdown, you should get immediate expert advice and assessment. It’s important to know that support is available, even if services seem busy.
Call 999 or go to A&E if:
Someone’s life is at risk, for example, they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose
You do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe
A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone’s time.
NHS Mental health
Find information and support for your mental health.
Website
NHS: Mental healthKooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.
Website
KoothSamaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Phone
116 123
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Samaritans
Email
jo@samaritans.orgRethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Phone
0121 522 7007
Website
Rethink Mental Illness
Email
info@rethink.orgMind: Coventry and Warwickshire
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Phone
0300 123 3393
Website
MindThe Lighthouse
The Light House is a counselling agency based in Coventry, and unlike many other helping agencies, offers help for a wide range of difficulties which people experience.
Website
www.lighthousechristiancare.co.ukVibes
Vibes is a children’s and young people’s service developed to meet the emotional and mental health needs of young people between the ages of 7-19 years.
Phone
02476 631835
Email
vibes@cwmind.org.ukSafety plan
If you struggle with suicidal thoughts or are supporting someone else, it may help to make a safety plan to use if you need it.
The Staying Safe website provides information on how to make a safety plan, including video tutorials and online templates to guide you through the process.
The mental health charity Mind also provides information on planning for a mental health crisis.