If your mental or emotional state quickly gets worse or deteriorates, this can be called a ‘mental health crisis’. In this situation, it is important to get help quickly. 

Please call NHS 111 and select the mental health option to talk to a mental health professional. They will be able to support you to get the help/advice you need. The service is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

An online support hub is also available at: https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/getting-help/need-urgent-help

Please note, A&E and 999 are not the best places to get help for the majority of mental health problems – call 111 and select the mental health option to be directed to the mental health support team.

You should still call 999 or go to A&E if you have an immediate, life-threatening emergency requiring mental or physical health assistance.