Contacts
Below are some contact numbers. I have added a variety of services including websites, phone numbers and text services so you can use whichever you find more suitable.
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Should you be in distress:
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Go to your GP
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Call 111- they will help you find the support and help you need
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Contact your mental health crises team- if you have one.
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If you have taken an overdose or seriously harmed yourself please call 999 or go to the nearest A&E. You can find your nearest here:
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Anxiety UK:
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Charity providing support if you've been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
Phone: 03444 775 774 (Mon to Fri, 9:30am to 5:30pm)
Text service: 07537416905
Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk
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Papyrus
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Young suicide prevention society.
Phone: 0800 068 4141 (Mon to Fri, 10am to 5pm & 7pm to 10 pm. Weekends 2-5pm)
Text service: 0778 620 9697
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
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Mind
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Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health conditions.
Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm)
Website: www.mind.org.uk
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Samaritans
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Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24hrs helpline)
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk
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The Mix
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Essential support for under 25s
Phone: 0808 808 4994
Crisis messenger text: 85258 (24 hrs)
Website: www.themix.org.uk