Crisis support
Local Crisis Support CAMHS Crisis Team 0121 612 6620
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Open: 8 am – 8 pm Web: www.blackcountrychildrens.nhs.uk/camhs/help-for-my-child/urgent-help/urgent- mental-health-help If the emergency is related to a young person’s mental health who is usually already known to CAMHS, aged up to 18, you can contact the CAMHS Crisis Team on the above number during our opening times. Sandwell Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team 0121 543 4100 A Open: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Web: www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/our-services/crisis-resolution-and-home- treatment-team Our service is for adults aged 18 – 65 years old going through a severe mental health crisis as an alternative to hospital admission. We offer a flexible patient centred service and aim to treat individuals with minimum disruption to their lives. To access our service, you need to be referred by your GP or your mental health team. Our team consists of Consultant Psychiatrists, Community Psychiatric Nurses (CPN), Psychologists, Support Time Recovery Worker (STR), administrative staff, and Occupational Therapists (OT). Our team will take into account your cultural needs whilst caring for you.
National Crisis Support Child Line 0800 1111 Open: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Web: www.childline.org.uk
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Available for anyone under 19 years old. The number is free to call. Help and advice about a wide range of issues, talk to a 1-to-1 counsellor online through your free account in chat, email or post on the message boards. Help is also accessible in BSL.
Samaritans 116 123
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Open: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Address: Freepost Samaritans letters
Email: jo@samaritans.org Web: www.samaritans.org/
Call, email and write a letter for free (no postage required!). There is also a free Samaritans self-help app. We provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or have suicidal thoughts. This is for any age.
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