Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health 24/7 Helpline
0121 262 3555
The service operates 24/7 – the helpline provides advice and information to people experiencing mental health difficulties, their families, professionals and the wider public.
The Helpline is operated by Birmingham Mind 9am – 11pm
Between 11pm and 9am, calls are diverted to either Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust or Forward Thinking Birmingham (Dependant on the callers age).
Emergency
Call 999 / Go to A&E
Someone’s life is at risk – for example they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose.
You do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe.
A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone’s time.
Samaritans
Call 116 123
Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours
SHOUT 85258
Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Text “SHOUT” to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text “YM” if you’re under 19
Childline
0800 111
If you’re under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline. The number will not appear on your phone bill.
Forward Thinking Birmingham
0300 300 0099
Forward Thinking Birmingham is the provider of mental health services for people up to the age of 25 in Birmingham.