If someone is in immediate danger, call 999. All services below are free and available around the clock.
Emergency services
999
If someone is in immediate danger or at risk of serious harm
NHS urgent mental health
111, option 2
24-hour urgent mental health support. Call 111 and press 2.
Samaritans
116 123
Free, any time of day or night, for anyone who needs to talk
Shout (text service)
Text SHOUT to 85258
Free 24-hour crisis text line. Use this if you cannot talk.
Papyrus HOPELINE247
0800 068 4141
For young people experiencing suicidal thoughts, and those worried about them
Childline
0800 1111
Free and confidential for children and young people up to age 19
blip is not an emergency service. If a young person is in immediate danger, call 999 or take them to your nearest A&E. blip clinicians respond within one working day of an enquiry but cannot provide same-day urgent care.
If a concern about a young person arises outside a session, please call the appropriate service above. Our clinical team will be made aware at the next working day.
A clinician responds within one working day. Not suitable for urgent needs.