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Mental health crisis support routes (UK)
When you are in crisis, clear next steps matter more than perfect wording. This section is here to reduce panic and help you reach support quickly.
Guide summary
When you are in crisis, clear next steps matter more than perfect wording. This section is here to reduce panic and help you reach support quickly.
- If immediate danger: call 999 or attend A&E.
- For urgent support: use NHS 111 option for mental health where available.
- Use Samaritans 116 123 or Shout 85258 when in distress and needing immediate support.
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- 1If immediate danger: call 999 or attend A&E.
- 2For urgent support: use NHS 111 option for mental health where available.
- 3Use Samaritans 116 123 or Shout 85258 when in distress and needing immediate support.
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When you are in crisis, clear next steps matter more than perfect wording. This section is here to reduce panic and help you reach support quickly.
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If immediate danger: call 999 or attend A&E.
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- Prepare: Know your local crisis line and NHS urgent mental health route.
- Check: Know your local crisis line and NHS urgent mental health route.
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- If immediate danger: call 999 or attend A&E.
- Prepare: Know your local crisis line and NHS urgent mental health route.
- Check: Know your local crisis line and NHS urgent mental health route.
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- Know your local crisis line and NHS urgent mental health route.
- Keep emergency contacts and medication information accessible.
- Identify warning signs and agreed escalation steps in advance.
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“I’m requesting support on mental health crisis support routes (uk) because this is affecting my day-to-day independence and safety. Please confirm the correct process, required evidence, and response timeline in writing.”
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- Do not ignore deadlines or safety risks: If there is immediate risk to life or serious harm, call emergency services now.
If they refuse, delay, or ignore you
- For urgent support: use NHS 111 option for mental health where available.
- Use Samaritans 116 123 or Shout 85258 when in distress and needing immediate support.
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Guide summary
- If immediate danger: call 999 or attend A&E.
- For urgent support: use NHS 111 option for mental health where available.
- Use Samaritans 116 123 or Shout 85258 when in distress and needing immediate support.
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At a glance
- Know your local crisis line and NHS urgent mental health route.
- Keep emergency contacts and medication information accessible.
- Identify warning signs and agreed escalation steps in advance.
- Know your local crisis line and NHS urgent mental health route.
- Keep emergency contacts and medication information accessible.
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