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Support & resources

Mental Health Support

Samaritans - Open 24/7. Telephone: 116 123.
Mind (England and Wales) - Advice, support and information around mental health issues including self-harm. Telephone: 0300 123 3393 / Email: info@mind.org.uk
SAMH Scottish Association for Mental Health (Scotland) - Mental health information and sign posting to local services. Telephone: 0344 800 0550 / Email: info@samh.org.uk.
NHS 111 (UK, but not NI) - Health advice and reassurance, free from landlines and mobiles. If seeking mental health crisis support people can select “option 2”. Telephone: 111.

Young People

Childline UK (18 years and under) - Free help and support for children and young people. Telephone: 0800 11 11 / Online Chat: Via website.
Papyrus - Offers confidential advice and support if you're struggling with suicidal thoughts, and information about how to make a safety plan. Open 24/7 every day of the year. Telephone 0800 068 4141. pat@papyrus-uk.org.
National Bullying Helpline - Support for people facing bullying at school, work or online. Telephone: 0300 323 0169 or 0845 22 55 787.

Debt Management

Step Change Debt Charity - Comprehensive debt advice. Telephone: 0800 138 1111.

Crime

Victim Support - Help for victims of crime, witnesses and their families and friends. Telephone: 0808 168 9111 (England/Wales). Telephone: 0800 160 1985.

How to choose the right service

Chapter 22 is not a substitute for medical support, and we do not provide emergency intervention. If you are in immediate danger or require a crisis support, please call 999.