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Crisis Numbers & Information

Human Counselling is not a crisis or emergency service.

If you are in immediate danger, or feel unable to keep yourself or others safe, please seek urgent support using the options below.


If You Are in Immediate Danger

If you are at risk of harming yourself or someone else, or are in immediate danger:

Call 999
or
Go to your nearest Accident and Emergency (A&E) department
 

24 Hour Crisis Support (UK)
 

Samaritans

Confidential emotional support for anyone experiencing distress, despair, or suicidal thoughts.
 

Shout

  • Text SHOUT to 85258 (24 hours a day)

Free, confidential text support for anyone struggling to cope.
 

NHS Urgent Mental Health Support

  • Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option

  • Available 24 hours a day in England

You will be connected to your local NHS urgent mental health team.
 

Other Support
 

Mind

Information about mental health, rights, and local support services.
 

Papyrus HOPELINE247

  • Call or text 0800 068 4141

  • Support for under 35s
     

During Counselling

If you are currently a client of Human Counselling and feel at risk between sessions, please use the support services above.

Human Counselling does not offer crisis or emergency support outside of scheduled sessions. This is discussed as part of the counselling agreement.
 

Talking About Crisis Support

If thoughts of self harm or suicide are part of what brings you to counselling, these can be talked about within sessions. Support planning and safeguarding will be discussed collaboratively and with care.

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