If you or someone else are in immediate risk of harm or injury, please call the emergency services by dialling 999.
In very serious or life threatening situations, Northern General Hospital’s A and E department are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Liaison Psychiatry Teams can provide assessments here.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, or if someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, you can call the NHS 111 service and select the ‘mental health’ option. This will provide you with direct access to a call handler with mental health training who will be able to get you the help you need without a GP referral as mental health call handlers can contact professionals directly to arrange an assessment if required.
You can also contact the Samaritans if you want to speak to someone confidentially. They can be contacted on 0114 2767277 (Sheffield) or 116 123 (UK) or email jo@samaritans.org
STEEL 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Text ‘STEEL’ to 85258 and someone will respond to you as soon as possible. Be aware that response times might be longer in periods of high demand.
The SHOUT service provides support for anyone in the area experiencing anxiety, stress, loneliness, depression, self-harm, suicidal thoughts or any other mental health challenge. To use this service:
– Text EYUP to 85258. Texts are free from most service providers.
– You’ll receive 4 automated messages before being connected to one of the service’s qualified mental health professionals
– Once connected, the mental health professional will listen empathetically, provide support and signpost to other local services where appropriate
If you are under 35 and experiencing suicidal thoughts, Papyrus can help through offering confidential advice and support and information about how to put together a safety plan. The helpline can be accessed by anyone under 35 or anyone worried that a young person could be thinking about suicide. The helpline operates 24/7 and can be access by:
– calling 0800 068 4141
– texting 88247
– emailing pat@papyrus-uk.org
Under 18s can call the Sheffield under 18s helpline on 0808 801 0612. This helpline is open 24/7
If you are under 19, you can confidentially contact Childline to call, chat or email about any problem, big or small.
https://www.childline.org.uk
You can also find a lot of information on the Young Minds website:
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/