Immediate help and support

If you are in crisis and in need of immediate help when I am not available please consider calling a friend or contacting your GP.   See the information and websites below for support services:
 

• Samaritans: The Samaritans are a free, confidential 24 hour service for anyone.  Telephone 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org, or visit their website: www.samaritans.org

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• Shout 85258: Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in need. Text Shout to 85258 or find more information on their website: www.giveusashout.org

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• NHS Mental Health Helplines: 24 hour local helplines for urgent assistance see their website: Mental Health Helpline for Urgent Help - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

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• Cruse Bereavement Support: For information please see their website: www.cruse.org.uk or call their helpline in office hours 0808 8081677

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• Beat Eating Disorders: For information, resources, help and chatrooms please see their website: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk or call their helplines Mon-Fri 3pm-8pm 0808 801 0677 

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• The Mix: Help for those under 25 years of age (or for those supporting them and needing information) see their website: www.themix.org.uk  

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