Sometimes we can need a little more support, if you feel that you are in crisis we have provided some information on who you can contact in addition to the free Peer Support provided by Bipolar UK.

General Crisis Support

  • Call the Samaritans on 116 123 or contact [email protected]    www.samaritans.org

  • If you are under the care of your local mental health team you can contact them for support along with the local crisis team, you can request out of hours help too. 

  • You can also request an urgent GP appointment

  • Ring SANEline on 0300 304 7000 between 4.30pm and 10.30pm each evening. www.saneline.org.uk  

  • The Calmzone provides emotional support for men 0800 58 58 58 nationwide open 5pm to midnight daily www.thecalmzone.net

Urgent Help!

If you are feeling suicidal or have thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else

  • Contact 999
  • Go to the nearest Accident and Emergency Department, you can find this through NHS Choices