If you Are In A Crisis…
In crisis?
If you are experiencing an immediate crisis or have thoughts of wanting to take your own life (commit suicide), online counselling with Ashwood Therapy will not be suitable for you.
In the U.K., help for a mental health emergency can be obtained by:
Phoning 999 (calls are free of charge from any U.K. landline or mobile phone) or by visiting the Accident & Emergency (A&E) department (ED) of your local hospital.
Immediate expert advice that can be useful during a mental health crisis can be accessed by phoning 111 and selecting the mental health option, or by visiting: https://111.nhs.uk/triage/check-
Samaritans, the free, confidential listening service run by trained volunteers, is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and can be helpful when things are difficult. They can be reached by phoning 116 123 (calls are free of charge from any U.K. landline or mobile phone). Some Samaritans branches offer in-
GPs in the U.K. (doctors in local medical practices / surgeries) can also provide information about what mental health resources are available in your local area.
Outside of the U.K., Befrienders Worldwide may be helpful in providing details of organisations that can assist if you are experiencing a mental health crisis. They can be reached at www.befrienders.org.
