If you feel like you might attempt suicide, or may have seriously harmed yourself, you need urgent medical help. Please:
If you can’t do this by yourself, ask someone to help you.
Mental health emergencies are serious. You’re not wasting anyone’s time.
If you can keep yourself safe for a short while, but you still need urgent advice:
Mind has some crisis resources that you can use right away, by yourself, wherever you are.
Whatever you’re going through, there are people you can talk to any time. You can:
These services are for anyone who’s struggling.
They won’t judge you.
They’re free, they’re anonymous, and they’re always open.
When you’re feeling in crisis, you just need to focus on staying safe, and getting help.
But if you have moments when you’re feeling calmer and less overwhelmed, Mind has more information that could help you prepare for a mental health crisis.
Our friendly team at the Portsmouth Mental Health Hub are here to help.
Enter your details and someone will call you back between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.
If you or someone you know needs urgent mental health help, please call 111 – the NHS non-emergency number. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is free from any phone. They have specialist mental health nurses who can support adults and young people.
In a life-threatening emergency, always call 999.