NHS Talking Therapies is not an emergency service, so if you feel you are deteriorating or having thoughts of suicide, it is important you keep yourself safe and get some help.
IN AN EMERGENCY
Call 999 or go to A&E now 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.
COVENTRY and WARWICKSHIRE
- GP out of hours service
- People of all ages in England will be able to access local crisis services directly by calling 111 and selecting the mental health option. Calls will be answered by a trained mental health professional who will be able to quickly assess the situation and determine whether an urgent referral is required.
- Coventry and Warwickshire Mind 02476 552847
- Samaritans 116 123 - 24 hours voluntary confidential service providing emotional support
- You can visit the new suicide prevention website, Dear Life which aims to reach people in Coventry and Warwickshire who are desperately seeking support or anyone who is worried about a loved one or someone they know
- You can also find URGENT all-age Mental Health support – provided by the Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
- There is a 24-hour Mental Wellbeing Line (Wellbeing for Warwickshire) that you can contact on 0800 616171 or visit www.wellbeingforwarwickshire.org.uk. This is available for both Coventry and Warwickshire residents 365 days a year. If you are feeling low, anxious, or stressed, are having a difficult time coping and need to talk to someone in confidence to find the right service, the Coventry and Warwickshire Mental Wellbeing Line provides connection, advice, information and signposting to other services.
- Go to your nearest A&E department or dial 999 if you have tried the above options and still feel that you need support.
SOLIHULL
- GP out of hours service
- People of all ages in England will be able to access local crisis services directly by calling 111 and selecting the mental health option. Calls will be answered by a trained mental health professional who will be able to quickly assess the situation and determine whether an urgent referral is required.
- Samaritans on 116 123 - 24 hours voluntary confidential service providing emotional support
- Coping during a crisis - the mental health charity Mind has information on ways to help yourself cope during a crisis. This includes calming exercises and a tool to get you through the next few hours.The Birmingham Crisis Café is a service that offers a safe place to come and chat face to face with Crisis Intervention Workers. There is also access to clinical staff if needed.
- The service is open to all adults (18+) living in Solihull or Birmingham, whether you are known to Mental Health services or not. The service is only available by appointment and you can make any appointment by calling 0121 262 3555 or by emailing help@birminghammind.org
- In Birmingham and Solihull, those already engaging with mental health services are asked to continue to contact their existing service. Contact telephone numbers will be in care plans and treatment plan letters.
- Those seeking advice and information for people experiencing mental health difficulties and not a mental health crisis, are encouraged to call the Birmingham Mind Mental Health Helpline (0121 262 3555; Freephone 0800 915 9292). The Helpline Service is accessible 9am -11pm.
- Go to your nearest A&E department or dial 999 if you have tried the above options and still feel that you need support.