Willow Tree Therapy is not an emergency or crisis service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest Accident & Emergency department.
Willow Tree Therapy is not an emergency or crisis service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest Accident & Emergency department.
If you need urgent mental health support in England, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option 2. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can connect you to options like NHS talking therapies and LGBTQIA+ support.
If you need someone to listen, especially for urgent mental health support, call Samaritans free on 116 123. The service is available day or night, 365 days a year, and can also provide information on LGBTQIA+ support and NHS talking therapies.
If speaking by telephone feels difficult, you can access urgent mental health support by texting SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential, and 24-hour text assistance anywhere in the UK. This service is a great option for those in the LGBTQIA+ community and can complement NHS talking therapies.
Adults registered with a GP in England can usually refer themselves for NHS talking therapies to get urgent mental health support for anxiety and depression, without needing to speak to their GP first. This service is also a valuable resource for LGBTQIA+ support.
If you are struggling and do not require urgent mental health support, your GP can discuss your symptoms and medication while also providing advice on NHS talking therapies and appropriate LGBTQIA+ support or specialist referrals.
Nightline services, offered by trained student volunteers at participating universities, provide a valuable resource for those seeking LGBTQIA+ support. If you need urgent mental health support or information on NHS talking therapies, visit the Nightline Association website to find out whether your university has a service.
Switchboard offers confidential listening and information for LGBTQIA+ people and anyone exploring their sexuality or gender identity, as well as crucial LGBTQIA+ support through NHS talking therapies and urgent mental health support.
SANE offers essential mental-health information and emotional support for individuals affected by mental illness, including family members and carers, while also addressing the specific needs of the LGBTQIA+ community. For those seeking urgent mental health support or NHS talking therapies, SANE serves as a vital resource.