Need Help Now
For urgent calls for those under 17 who are experiencing a mental health crisis in Coventry and Warwickshire:
Contact the Rise Crisis Team on Freephone 08081 966798 (select option 2)
This freephone line is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, but with an advice-only service outside the core hours of 8am-8pm.
**If you believe that you are with someone who is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk call or text 999. Call 111 when it's less urgent than 999.**
Further Organisations offering support Further
Childline (under-19s) trained counsellors provide confidential support on anything – no matter how small or large.
Call: 0800 1111
Chat with a counsellor online about whatever's worrying you: https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/1-2-1-counsellor-chat/
Open: During the Coronavirus opening times are 9am – midnight
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal.
Call: 116123 (free from any phone)
jo@samaritans.org (Sometimes writing down your thoughts and feelings can help you understand them email them to jo - a volunteer will respond)
Open: 24-hours a day, 7-days a week
PAPYRUS HOPELINEUK (for under-35s) offers confidential support and practical advice.
Call: 0800 068 4141
Text: 07860039967
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Open: 9am – 10pm weekdays, 2pm – 10pm weekends and bank holidays
Wellbeing for Warwickshire
The Coventry and Warwickshire Mental Wellbeing Line is for Coventry and Warwickshire residents aged 16 or over.
If you are:
- feeling low, anxious, or stressed,
- having a difficult time coping,
- and need to talk to someone in confidence to find the right service
Coventry and Warwickshire Mental Wellbeing Line provides:
- Connection, advice, information and signposting to other services
- 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year service
- Talk to one of our friendly, compassionate advisors by calling 0800 616171.
For more information and resources in Warwickshire, visit: Wellbeing for Warwickshire website
For more information and resources in Coventry, visit: Wellbeing for Warwickshire website