If you are looking for support or advice urgently, there are a number of services you can approach:

 

    •    Your own GP or the Accident and Emergency department at your local hospital

 

    •    The Samaritans (24 hours)

          Telephone 0845 7 90 90 90 or Email: jo@samaritans.org 

 

    •    NHS 24 for Scotland (24 hours)

          Telephone 0845 4 24 24 24

 

    •    NHS Direct for England and Wales (24 hours)

          Telephone 0845 4647

 

    •    Breathing Space

          6pm - 2am (Monday to Thursday)

          6pm - 6am at weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

          Telephone 0800 83 85 87

 

    •    The Sussex Mental Health Line    

          5pm – 9am (Monday to Friday)   24 hours (weekends and bank holidays)  

          Telephone 0300 5000 101

 

It doesn't matter who you are - If you are in crisis, despairing or suicidal, contacting one of the above agencies can make all the difference. You can speak in total confidence about anything that is troubling you.