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NHS Talking Therapies is not an emergency service so if you feel you are deteriorating or having thoughts of suicide it is important you keep yourself safe and get some help

IN AN EMERGENCY

Call 999 or go to A&E now if:

  • 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.

COVENTRY and WARWICKSHIRE

  • GP out of hours service
  • Coventry and Warwickshire Mind  02476 552847
  • Samaritans 116 123 - 24 hours voluntary confidential service providing emotional support
  • There is a 24 hour helpline that you can contact on 0800 616171 and a website address www.wellbeingforwarwickshire.org.uk and these are available for Coventry and Warwickshire residents 365 days a year. The Telephone Helpline consists of a team of highly trained and experienced support workers who use counselling skills to provide you with emotional guidance and information
  • You can visit the new suicide prevention website, Dear Life which aims to reach people in Coventry and Warwickshire who are desperately seeking support or anyone who is worried about a loved one or someone they know
  • You can also find URGENT all-age Mental Health support – provided by the  Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
  • Go to your nearest A&E department or dial 999 if you have tried the above options and still feel that you need support.

SOLIHULL

  • GP out of hours service
  • Samaritans on 116 123 - 24 hours voluntary confidential service providing emotional support  
  • Birmingham and Solihull Urgent Mental Health Helpline (line managed by Mind) - 0121 262 3555 or 0800 915 9292 for advice and support. This line is available 24 hours, 7 days a week and can be used whether you are known to our services or not. 
  • Coping during a crisis - the mental health charity Mind has information on ways to help yourself cope during a crisis. This includes calming exercises and a tool to get you through the next few hours.The Birmingham Crisis Café is a service that offers a safe place to come and chat face to face with Crisis Intervention Workers. There is also access to clinical staff if needed. It is currently operating five evenings a week, Wednesday – Sunday and there are plans to expand the service across the city to other locations in time.
    • The service is open to all adults (18+) living in Solihull or Birmingham, whether you are known to Mental Health services or not. The service is only available by appointment and you can make any appointment by calling 0121 262 3555 or by emailing  help@birminghammind.org
  • Go to your nearest A&E department or dial 999 if you have tried the above options and still feel that you need support.