What shall I do if I am in crisis or feeling suicidal?
Due to the nature of private practice, it is not safe for me to offer a crisis support service or emergency mental health support. If you or any other person are in crisis and need help quickly, please contact your/their GP or call the NHS 111 service.
If it is an emergency, please call 999 or go to A&E, where you will be assessed by trained healthcare professionals who can determine the support you need.
The Samaritans can also be contacted on 116 123.
The following services and additional resources may also be helpful. I endeavour to keep this list up-to-date, but unfortunately cannot guarantee its accuracy. Please inform me of any inaccuracies you notice.
24/7 Support & Connect (free, NHS confidential helpline with counsellors who will listen, offer emotional support and can connect you to organisations available in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire) 0800 0126549 or 0333 200 1893. Also available in other areas – see website vitahealthgroup.co.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 9177 650
Narcotics Anonymous 0300 999 1212
Al-Anon (for friends and family of people with drinking problems) 0800 0086 811
Age UK 0800 6781602
Bristol Mindline 0808 808 0330
Childline 0800 1111
Citizens Advice England 0800 144 8848 or Wales 0800 702 2020
Cruse Bereavement Support 0808 808 1677
Improving Access to Psychological Therapies – provided by Vita Health Group to Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire 0333 200 1893
Men’s Domestic Abuse 0808 801 0327
Mind 0300 123 3393
National Debtline 0808 808 4000
NHS urgent care 111
Off the Record – mental health social movement for young people aged 11-25 years 0808 808 9120
Papyrus prevention of young suicide 0800 068 4141
Police emergency 999 or 112. Non-emergency 101
Refuge for women and children against domestic abuse 0808 2000 247
Samaritans 116 123 or email jo@samaritan.org for a reply within 24 hours
SANE mental health charity 07984 967 708
Shelter 0808 800 4444
Shout 85258 free text messaging support service – text SHOUT to 85258
StepChange Debt Charity 0800 138 1111
SSAFA The Armed Forces Charity 0800 260 6767
Womankind Bristol Women’s Therapy Centre 0345 458 2914 / 0117 916 6461