Crisis support
Numbers when you need urgent help
We are not a crisis service.
If you are worried about the safety of a child, please contact your local crisis services:
If there is a risk of immediate danger or require emergency response, please attend A&E or call 999.
North Staffordshire
Call 0300 123 0907 and select Option 1 for the 24/7 Crisis Care Centre.
South Staffordshire
Call 0808 1963002 to reach the 24/7 Urgent Mental Health Service.
If there is a risk of immediate danger or require emergency response, please attend A&E or call 999.
If you are thinking about suicide, you can:
Call or text HOPELINEUK for confidential support and practical advice. The service is run by Papyrus for children and young people under the age of 35. Open from 9 am to midnight.
If you are feeling overwhelmed or are struggling to cope, you can:
Text SHOUT or AFC to 85258. It’s a free and confidential 24/7 text message support service. They’ll connect you with someone you can chat to. Find out more.
Take a look at Staffordshire Connects to find support services close to you.