Mental health support for children and young people

Who to contact in an emergency

If you are concerned about your mental health, but you do not think you will harm yourself or others, contact the Lifecycle Service.

Harming yourself or others

If you think you might harm yourself or others, contact the Intensive Community Treatment Service (ICTS).

Overdose

If you or someone you know has taken an overdose, they need to go directly to their nearest Accident and Emergency department. See NHS: Find nearest Accident and Emergency services.

Abuse or neglect

If you are concerned about your safety, or someone else's safety, because of abuse, neglect or exploitation, see:

Report a concern about a child

Report a concern about an adult