What to do in an emergency

Contacting your General Practitioner (GP)

If you, a friend or relative are experiencing mental health problems and need emergency treatment, you should contact your General Practitioner (GP) in the first instance.

Your GP is your family doctor, the doctor you would normally go to see if you are ill or concerned about your health. He or she can usually deal with a mental health problem more quickly and fully than an Accident and Emergency (A&E) department.

Do you have a GP?

Yes I have a GP

No I don't have a GP

If you are being seen by our services

If you or the person you're concerned about are already being seen by our services and need emergency treatment you should:

• During office hours- call your Care Co-ordinator, or your local centre.
  
• Between 8am - 8pm, Monday to Friday - call PALS customer relations:
  Phone: 0800 953 0045
  Text: 07985 883 509
  Email: pals@bsmhft.nhs.uk
  
  The staff there will be able to put you in touch with someone who can help.
  

More help in an emergency

Always call 999 if someone is seriously ill or injured, and their life is at risk.

• NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 - open 24 hours
  
• Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 - open 24 hours
  
• SANELINE on 0845 767 8000 - open 1pm - 11pm every day