In an emergency please call 999
If you need immediate help:
Please call the Bristol Mental Health’s Crisis Line on 0300 555 0334, open 24 hours a day, every day.
Crisis Support:
If you come across someone in crisis the following agencies should be considered for assistance.
- Out of hours GP services or NHS 111
- Accident and emergency
- The ambulance service – Call 999
If the person in question is receiving specialist mental health support already then call the emergency desk team for advice: AWP switchboard 01225 325680
Other helpful resources and support available:
Papyrus
If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be you can contact HOPELINEUK for confidential support and practical advice.
CALL: 0800 068 41 41
TEXT: 07860 039967
EMAIL: pat@papyrus-uk.org
MindLine telephone helpline
Out of hours confidential listening service
Freephone: 0808 808 0330
Seven days a week, 7pm – 11pm
Samaritans Bristol
24 hours local and national helplines
Phone: 116 123 – free to call
Text: 07725 909090
Samaritans Bristol website
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Suicide Prevention Bristol
Suicide prevention charity that helps anyone with thoughts of suicide via telephone (ASSISTLine), social media & out in the community.
0800 689 5652 (in an emergency always call 999 first)
Suicide Prevention Bristol (spbristol.org)
Talk Club
A talking and listening club for men.
Rethink
Find local support groups in your area
Groups In Your Area (rethink.org)
Bristol Sanctuary
A safe, welcoming place for people who are experiencing severe emotional distress. Open Thursday-Monday from 5pm-midnight at Gloucester House, Dorian Way, Southmead. Telephone 07790295661 or email awp.bmhsanctuary@nhs.net.
