Mental health emergency - if you are in crisis or despair
If you are in crisis or despair and are in immediate danger, call the emergency services by dialling 999.
If you need someone to talk to
Reach out to a trusted friend, family member or your GP.
You can contact any of the below mental health support sevices:
Lifeline
If you or someone you know needs help, you can telephone Lifeline free at any time. Lifeline is a crisis response helpline available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to people in Northern Ireland. It offers immediate help over the telephone if you, or someone you know, is in distress or despair.
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telephone: 0808 808 8000
The Samaritans
The Samaritans offer a 24-hour telephone helpline:
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telephone: 028 9066 4422 (local call charges apply)
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National telephone:116 123 (this number is free to call)
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textphone: 08457 90 91 92
You can also contact them by email or post.