In an emergency or out of hours, if you are worried you have harmed yourself or are having a bad reaction, you should call 999 or go to your local Accident and Emergency. 

Getting urgent help that isn't A&E

Anyone in crisis, including children, or concerned family members can now call 111, choose the mental health option, and talk to a trained mental health professional. The line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Visit the North London NHS Foundation Trust urgent support page for our crisis teams' contact details.

You can also: 

  • Call the Samaritans on 116 123 (free, open 24/7).
  • Contact your GP surgery and ask for an emergency appointment.
  • Visit the NHS website and find a crisis support services in your local area. 

Find helping numbers or online call spaces for Alcoholic Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous.

Local Accident and Emergency Departments

The closest Accident and Emergency departments in North London are: 

North Middlesex Hospital, Accident and Emergency Department, Sterling Way, Edmonton, London N18 1QX 

Whittington Hospital, Accident and Emergency Department, Magdala Avenue, London N19 5NF 

University College London Hospital, Accident and Emergency Department,136 Gower Place, London WC1E 6BN

You can also find your local A&E services on the NHS website.

Medical help

If you need to you can contact your GP on the usual number during surgery hours. Outside of surgery hours you can call NHS Direct on 111, and the team will direct you to the most appropriate care or you can attend your local walk-in centre. 

Other help

If you're worried about your thoughts, or feeling desperate or hopeless, there are other sources of help available. 

For some people, talking with friends and/or family can help in a crisis. If you have a close family member or a friend you get on well with, they might be the best person to turn to if you finding yourself unable to cope. They may be able to offer support and help keep you safe.

You might not want to talk to a family member or close friend about things that are so very difficult and/or personal. If this is the case and you are struggling, you could try contacting Mind UK.

If you start to feel unable to cope, or to keep yourself safe, it's important to ask for help.