In an emergency, if someone has already taken steps to harm themselves or is feeling desperate, go straight to A&E or call 999 for immediate help.

National helplines offering help and advice:

NATIONAL SERVICES

CONTACT DETAILS

Contact your own GP

phone 111 if out of hours or unsure of who to contact

Samaritans – Free, 24 hours service

Are available 24/7 if you ever need someone to talk to, and they’ll listen without judgement or visit Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen Call 116 123 or visit Samaritans

CALM –

Open from 5PM until Midnight every day

CALM is a charity that supports people through tough times, and you might find them helpful if you ever need someone to talk to. Their suicide prevention helpline is for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. You can call them on 0800 58 58 58 or visit CALM

Papyrus

24 Hours, 7 days a week (Weekends and Bank Holidays included)

HOPELINE247 is a confidential support and advice service for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.

Call: 0800 068 41 41 Text: 88247  Website: Papyrus

Regional helplines offering help and advice: Doncaster

REGIONAL SERVICES

CONTACT DETAILS

Aspire - drug and alcohol services

Aspire provide a full range of drug and alcohol services to people aged over 18 across the borough of Doncaster. They support people with drug and alcohol problems and their families to beat their addictions, and go on to successfully lead fulfilling, independent lives within their communities.

Visit Aspire Drug & Alcohol Services – Beating addiction in communities or call  03000 213900

Doncaster MIND

Doncaster Mind is an independent local charity, providing high quality mental health services in Doncaster and its surrounding area. Whether you are stressed, anxious, depressed or in a crisis, we’re here to listen and offer support.

Visit Doncaster Mind - Home or call 01302 812190

Doncaster Talking Therapies (NHS)

Talking Therapies provide treatment to adults who are struggling with symptoms of common mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and stress. There to support you to manage your mental health and improve your wellbeing.

Visit NHS Talking Therapies – Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) or call 03000 211 556

Be Well Doncaster  

Whether you’re struggling with your diet, anxiety, or a long-term health condition, get the help you need to make a difference with Be Well.

Visit For me | Well Doncaster or text ‘BeWell’ followed by your name & area to 82228

Project 6 Doncaster

Project 6 provide free and confidential support around alcohol and other drug use.

Visit Doncaster | Project 6 or call 01302 360090

FRANK – Free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

FRANK provides honest information about drugs. You can call FRANK on 03000 213 032 or visit Talk to FRANK