Mental Health Support

Find trusted helplines, local services, and specialist organisations offering free and confidential mental health support in Staffordshire

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Helplines and Immediate Support

Mental health crisis, emergency or breakdown:

If someone's life is at risk because they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose, call 999.

If you do not feel you can keep yourself, or someone else safe from immediate risk of harm, call 999. 

If you need urgent help or someone to talk to right now, these services are available 24/7 or during extended hours.

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare – Crisis Care Centre

24/7 urgent mental health support for Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffs Moorlands.

South Staffordshire urgent NHS mental health helpline

24/7 urgent mental health support for Stafford, Cannock, Lichfield, Burton and surrounding areas.

24/7 Mental Health Support by Text

If you’re looking for mental health support (not just in a crisis), you can text these NHS teams any time:

  • South Staffordshire: Text 07507 330605
  • North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent: Text 07312 263117

NHS 111 service

Contact NHS 111 online service or call 111 and select option 2 if you need urgent mental health care but it’s not life-threatening.

Your GP

If you need help urgently for your mental health but it's not an emergency, or you're not sure what to do, a GP can advise you about helpful treatments and also help you access mental health services. 

CAMHS Staffordshire | Stay Well CYP

Specialist mental health services for children and young people in Staffordshire.

Samaritans

24/7 emotional support for anyone struggling to cope.

ChildLine

Free, confidential support for anyone under 19.

PAPYRUS – HOPELINE247

Suicide prevention support for young people under 35.