It's ok to not be ok. There is no shame in asking for help. Don't suffer in silence
To help people in their search for support, ECTN also adds other useful services on the website, like Citizens Advice and various voluntary organisations. These services add another dimension for people looking for help in all kinds of areas.
The aim of this website is to show where to go for help in the area of Essex that you live. It is a website that will grow.
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We have to understand what a CRISIS means, before deciding if we need help, or not. Many people with mental health issues often have to deal with negative thoughts and sadly, this becomes part of daily life. A CRISIS occurs when an individual feels that they have reached the very limit of what they can cope with. Its when the intrusive thoughts become overbearing to the point that the individual may be in danger. Suicidal thoughts and self harming can be classed as a CRISIS. If you feel that you have reached that breaking point, you need help urgently.
Call 999 immediatelyOr go to your nearest A&E department.
Call 111Once prompted press option 2, to access the NHS mental health crisis helpline.
Mental ill health is a highly complex and often complicated part of a humans being general health. The symptoms vary enormously. An individual must never try and self diagnose. Instead, seek the advice from a qualified mental health practitioner.
Samaritans offer a 24 hours a day, 365 days a year service, where you can talk in confidence to someone who will listen. (free from any phone)
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK. Call 6pm to midnight every day.
SANEline. If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline 4:30PM – 10:00PM every day.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). Call 5:00PM – midnight every day if you need to talk. Calm also has a webchat service, if you don’t want to talk.
Shout. Text SHOUT to 85258 if you don’t want to talk. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service if you feel more confident texting, rather than talking.
The Mix. For under 25’s, call The Mix 3pm–midnight every dAY. If you visit their website, you can fill in an online form to get help.
Papyrus Hopeline UK. For under 35’s. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, or know someone under 35, who is feeling, or thinking the same, you can call Papyrus helpline on 0800 068 4141 (24 hours, 7 days a week).
