
Mental Health Direct Helpline - NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
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AnxietyDepressionUrgent and Crisis Support
If you are experiencing something that makes you feel unsafe, distressed, or worried about your mental health, you can now contact your local crisis service calling:
111 Option 2 for Mental Health, or Mental Health Direct on 0800 995 1000.
If you currently receive a service from a team at NELFT, such as a local community mental health team or a psychiatrist, then you can make contact with them directly during office hours, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. It may be helpful to refer to your care plan, which should have details of who to contact in an emergency.
Referrals:
Calls can be from clients, carers, allied professionals, GPs, etc.
If you are experiencing something that makes you feel unsafe, distressed, or worried about your mental health, you can now contact your local crisis service calling:
111 Option 2 for Mental Health, or Mental Health Direct on 0800 995 1000.
If you currently receive a service from a team at NELFT, such as a local community mental health team or a psychiatrist, then you can make contact with them directly during office hours, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. It may be helpful to refer to your care plan, which should have details of who to contact in an emergency.
Referrals:
Calls can be from clients, carers, allied professionals, GPs, etc.
Service type
This service offers support by telephone.
This service is provided by the NHS.
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Last updated 10/01/2025 12:00pm
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