Immediate Support
Crisis Resources
Cardinal Clinic is not equipped to provide emergency mental health support. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact one of the services below immediately.
If there is an immediate risk to life, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E department.
Emergency services are available 24 hours a day and are trained to respond to mental health crises.
Free crisis support services
Samaritans
24/7Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or struggling to cope. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
samaritans.orgCrisis Text Line
24/7Free, confidential crisis support via text message. Text SHOUT to 85258 to be connected with a trained crisis volunteer.
giveusashout.orgMind Infoline
Mon–Fri, 9am–6pmInformation and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem, or concerned about someone else.
mind.org.ukPAPYRUS (Under 35s)
Mon–Fri 9am–midnight, weekends 2pm–midnightSpecialist support for young people under 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, and for anyone concerned about a young person.
papyrus-uk.orgAlcoholics Anonymous
24/7Support for anyone with a problem with alcohol. Helpline available 24 hours a day.
alcoholics-anonymous.org.ukWhen you are ready for planned treatment
Once the immediate crisis has passed, Cardinal Clinic is here to help with planned, consultant-led mental health treatment. Our admissions team is available seven days a week.