In an Emergency…

There are local and national organisations that can help if you are worried about the immediate mental health of yourself or someone else.

In an Immediate Emergency

If you’re in immediate danger or unable to keep yourself safe, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E department  .

24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line

  • NHS Mental Health Crisis Support Available 24/7 for all ages - 111

  • Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Crisis Line – 0808 196 3779
    Available 24/7 for people of all ages, offering urgent support, signposting, and connection with crisis teams or home treatment  .
    For Deaf/BSL users, use the same number with SignVideo via Skype address BSLnotts  .

  • Alternative 24/7 local helpline – 0300 303 0165
    Covers Nottinghamshire more broadly, with additional direct contacts:

    • Nottingham City: 0300 300 0065

    • South Nottinghamshire (Broxtowe, Gedling, etc.): 0300 123 2901

    • Mansfield & Ashfield: 0115 956 0860

    • Bassetlaw: 0300 123 1804 / 0115 956 0860

    • Newark & Sherwood: 0300 3000 131
      For under‑18s (CAMHS crisis): 0115 844 0560  .

Crisis Teams & Home Treatment (CRHT)

  • Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team (CRHT)
    Operates 24/7, providing assessments and short-term home care for serious mental health crises, reducing hospital admissions  .
    You can access via the crisis line or self-refer in areas such as Mid-Nottinghamshire.

Crisis Sanctuaries (Safe Havens)

  • Open nightly for those over 18, offering face-to-face or telephone support in a safe, supportive environment  :

    • Nottingham City (Wellbeing Hub, Hounds Gate): 18:00–23:00

    • Beeston: 18:00–23:00 daily

    • Mansfield: 16:00–21:00 daily

    • Worksop: 17:00–22:00 on Wed & Sun
      Phone support also available via 0115 844 1846  .

Other Urgent Support Helplines

  • Samaritans – 116 123 (24/7, free confidential support)

  • SANEline – 0300 304 7000 (16:30–22:30 daily)

  • National Suicide Prevention Helpline – 0800 689 5652 (18:00–03:30 daily)

  • CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – 0800 58 58 58 (17:00–midnight daily)

  • No Panic – 0300 772 9844 (10:00–22:00 daily) for panic/anxiety support

  • SHOUT (text-based) – Text “SHOUT” to 85258 (24/7 text support)

Targeted Services

  • Harmless – Supports those struggling with self-harm (self-referral via email/info line)

  • Tomorrow Project – For suicidal crisis support and prevention; email crisis@tomorrowproject.org.uk or call 0115 880 0280 (weekdays 09:00–17:00; out‑of‑hours drop‑in Mon/Thu 18:00–23:00)

  • KOOTH – Free online mental wellbeing support and community

You’re never alone—help is available at any hour.