This webpage addresses suicide and self-harm, offering a comprehensive list of helplines, resources and support services for individuals in crisis or those supporting them, including for suicidal thoughts, self-harm, bereavement, mental health challenges and more. 

In an emergency, call 999 if you or someone you know experiences a life-threatening medical or mental health emergency.

Stay with the person and continue to talk to them if you can.

If you or the person you are with can keep themselves safe for a short while but is still in need of urgent help:

  • dial 111 and speak to the NHS Mental Health Triage Service. It is free and open 24/7.
  • for people with hearing impairments, you can use the NHS 111 British Sign language (BSL) service.

To enquire about these pages, please contact publichealth@havering.gov.uk.