Mental health and wellbeing
It is important to look after our mental health and that of those around us. If you have an urgent mental health concern for yourself or someone else, check the box below for emergency contacts.
There is lots of support available if you are feeling down, anxious, worried, or just need a chat. Have a look at our Sources of Support page for details on organisations that can help.
If you are looking to boost your mental wellbeing, visit our Five ways to wellbeing pages. You will find handy tips on how small changes in your daily routine can positively impact your emotional and mental wellbeing.
Mental health crisis, emergency or breakdown
If someone's life is at risk because they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose, call 999.
If you do not feel you can keep yourself, or someone else safe from immediate risk of harm, call 999.
Urgent support
If you feel unable to cope, are worried about your own mental health or someone you care for, help is available. Call your local NHS urgent mental health helpline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare - Crisis Care Centre:
Call 0800 032 8728 and choose option 1 (covers Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs Moorlands).
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South Staffordshire urgent mental health helpline:
Call 0808 196 3002 Or email: mhsi.staffordshire@mpft.nhs.uk (covers Stafford, Stone, Rugeley, Cannock, South Staffs, Lichfield, Burton, Uttoxeter, Tamworth).