Urgent Help
Haringey Talking Therapies is not able to provide support for people who are in immediate danger and crisis or immediate risk of serious harm or injury.
Call 999 or go to A&E now if:
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Someone's life is at risk - for example, they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose.
- You do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe.
A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone's time.
If you are not in imminent risk but have a mental health crisis please call 111, Option 2, or the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team on 0800 151 0023.
You can call that number to get help or advice in a crisis from trained mental health advisors and clinicians, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Contacting your GP:
Contacting your GP:
You can request an emergency appointment with your GP; they will be able to help you access the right services and ensure you get the right level of support.
Making a safety plan
If you struggle with suicidal thoughts or are supporting someone else, it may help to make a safety plan to use if you need it:
If you struggle with suicidal thoughts or are supporting someone else, it may help to make a safety plan to use if you need it:
- The Staying Safe website provides information on how to make a safety plan, including video tutorials and online templates to guide you through the process
- The mental health charity Mind also provides information on planning for a mental health crisis
Other Helplines
Samaritans
116 123
24 hours a day
Confidential and non-judgemental emotional support whenever you need someone to talk to.
116 123
24 hours a day
Confidential and non-judgemental emotional support whenever you need someone to talk to.
Saneline
0300 304 7000
Daily 4.30pm – 10.30pm
Saneline is an out-of-hours telephone helpline offering practical information, crisis care and emotional support to anybody affected by mental health problems.
0300 304 7000
Daily 4.30pm – 10.30pm
Saneline is an out-of-hours telephone helpline offering practical information, crisis care and emotional support to anybody affected by mental health problems.
SHOUT
Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
24 hours a day
Start a text conversation on this free, confidential and anonymous service. Trained volunteers can offer support and get you to a calmer and safe space.
Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
24 hours a day
Start a text conversation on this free, confidential and anonymous service. Trained volunteers can offer support and get you to a calmer and safe space.
FRANK helpline
0800 77 6600
24 hours a day
The FRANK campaign helpline provides information and advice about drugs and information on local services. The service can take calls in over 120 languages via a three way call with a translator.
0800 77 6600
24 hours a day
The FRANK campaign helpline provides information and advice about drugs and information on local services. The service can take calls in over 120 languages via a three way call with a translator.
Save Haven Crisis Hub
0800 953 0223
0800 953 0223
Monday - Friday 5:00 - 10:00pm
Saturday - Sunday 12:00 - 5:00pm
The Safe Haven will provide short-term intervention to support individuals who are vulnerable and isolated. The Safe Haven service delivers a non-medical intervention, working collaboratively with users to reduce the crisis and isolation; through enabling and supporting the user to develop safety/wellbeing crisis plans.
Last updated08 Dec 2025