Crisis Help and Support

If you or your child ever feel unsafe, overwhelmed, or in danger, you deserve immediate support. You do not have to manage a crisis alone.

Immediate help

999 if there is a risk to life or immediate danger

NHS 111 for urgent mental health help when it is not a 999 emergency

To report a hate crime:

Ring police emergency 999/non-emergency 101

Victim Support

08082810112

Out of hours support line: 08081689111

Crime Stoppers

0800555111

Crisis support for young people (11 to 18)

Childline

Free, confidential support for anyone under 19.

Phone: 0800 1111

Chat health - Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Text for confidential advice from your school nurse

Text: 07507333351

Shout

Free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis.

Text SHOUT to 85258

HOPELINE247 (Papyrus)

Suicide prevention support for young people and for parents worried about a young person.

Phone: 0800 068 4141

Text: 88247

LGBTQIA+ specific helplines

- Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline

Listening support, information, and a safe space to talk.

- LGBT Foundation Helpline

Emotional support and signposting for LGBTQIA+ people and families.

General crisis helplines

- Samaritans

Free 24/7 listening service for anyone struggling to cope.

Phone: 116 123

- YoungMinds Parents Helpline

Support for parents worried about a child’s mental health.