You can either phone 999 or get the person at risk to an accident and emergency (A&E) department at a hospital.
Note: not all hospitals have A&E, so check first if you are not sure
If you can’t do this by yourself, ask someone to help you.
If it’s not an immediate emergency but you have urgent mental health concerns, you can call NHS 111 and press option 2.
You will be put through to a qualified call handler, who will be able to give you the advice and support you need.
This service is totally free and confidential and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week
It is for all ages – so you can call this number if you are a parent or carer and need urgent mental health advice and support for a child or young person.
Alternatively, you can visit https://111.nhs.uk/ and follow the on screen instructions. This service is also staffed by the same qualified call handlers. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is free and confidential.
If you would prefer a text-based conversation, send a text to:
07480 635199
or follow this link:
https://chathealth.nhs.uk/start-a-chat/h/LLRChatMentalHealth/
This is the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust service that offers mental health advice in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland for people of all ages.
It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will get a response within 12 hours.
Please note that the NHS 111 and text services are not emergency services
Where there is an immediate, serious and life-threatening emergency, you must call 999 or attend A and E
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