Help in a crisis - Information and Advice
What happens next and what do the police do?
The police are not a health service but will respond when appropriate to prevent harm where there are immediate risks to the person or others. Officers attending would seek to get anyone involved safe and then signpost to the most appropriate services.
Below is a list of some of the services available to you:
- GP – You should book an appointment through your GP if you can
- 24-hour crisis line can help if you are in a crisis at any time – 0808 196 3779
- Crisis teams can help you if are open to a mental health team already
- Mansfield: 0115 9560860 Nottingham City: 0300 300 0065
- Bassetlaw: 0300 123 1804 Newark and Sherwood: 0300 3000 131
- Nottingham County South: 0115 956 0800
- Samaritans: 116 123 Online: www.samaritans.org
NHS Talking therapies and counselling
Let’s talk wellbeing 0115 9560888 for Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood by phone or on the NHS Nottinghamshire website.
- Trent PTS Psychological Therapies Service 0115 8963160
- Self-harm support via email www.nshn.co.uk
- Shout 85258. Free 24/7 mental health text support if you are struggling to cope