Support in Crisis

Taking Action on Addiction (TAOA) is not a crisis service but we know our campaign will reach those who are desperately struggling.

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Use the following contacts to find the most appropriate services.

Immediate and 24/7 contacts

Samaritans

If you need urgent and immediate support - paricularly if you are feeling suicidal - you can call the Samaritans (free). The Samaritans os the UK’s most popular listening-ear service. 

Phone: 116 123 

Website: www.samaritans.org

HopeLine UK

You can also contact HopeLine UK (supported by Papyrus – for the prevention of young suicide) on 0800 068 4141. This is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Emergency services 

For any sort of life-threatening emergency, including harm to others, call the emergency services...

Phone: 999

Non-emergency support

GP, local health providers and NHS 111 

Your GP, pharmacist or local health service is the best place to start for non-emergency (non-medical) queries. Your NHS record will help to ensure you get joined-up care between your GP and your NHS provider.

If you need out-of-hours help 

Call the NHS 111 number if you're experiencing complex problems caused by a new or an existing medical condition. Also use 111 if you need to discuss an ongoing care plan or need an emergency prescription.

Phone: 111

Website: NHS 111

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