Signs of crisis may be feelings of severe distress such as difficult or intrusive thoughts about wanting to harm yourself. In this case you may need more immediate support than I am able to offer.  Please consider contacting the NHS Crisis team on 08000516171.

Other options for you to consider include:

• Contacting your GP surgery and ask for an emergency telephone appointment.
• Contacting NHS 111 (England) or, if you need urgent medical attention, going to any Accident & Emergency (A&E) department or calling 999 and ask for an ambulance to take you to A&E.
• Calling Samaritans on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org – they're always open and are there to listen.
• Texting SHOUT on 85258 which is free confidential support 24/07. Their website at https://www.crisistextline.uk/ provides information on how this works.
• Calling HopelineUK on 0800 0684141 or email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07860039967 – they specifically support young people and are available 10 am to 10 pm weekdays and 2 pm to 10 pm weekends & bank holidays.  https://papyrus-uk.org/
• If you are a York resident, calling The Haven on 07483303061 / 07484061695 or email them at: haven.mhm@nhs.net – they are available every evening between 6 pm & 11  (Calls monitored 6-10pm weekdays, 12-10pm weekends, emails monitored daily)
• Using the Staying Alive App – this is a useful resource for keeping on your phone where you can access useful information if you are feeling unsafe: https://www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/find-help-now/stay-alive-app/