NHS 111 now offers crisis mental health support

For the first time, anyone in a mental health crisis can now call 111 and receive support from trained mental health professionals.

The 24/7 service is available for all ages, including children, providing vital help through a single phone line.

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Check your mental health symptoms

If you're worried about a mental health symptom, answer some questions and we will tell you what to do next.

Depending on your symptoms, we might advise you to:

• call 999 or go to A&E in an emergency
• go to an urgent treatment centre
• get urgent specialist mental health support
• book a callback from a nurse
• see an evening and weekend (out-of-hours) GP
• look after yourself at home

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Call 111 instead if you:

• need help for a child under 5
• have complex problems caused by an existing medical condition
• have a care plan from your doctor for your current health problem

Other ways to contact 111 if you have a hearing problem or need help in other languages

Check your mental health symptoms - NHS 111

Where to get urgent help for mental health - NHS (www.nhs.uk)