BITC Self Help Resources
The following list of helpful resources and organisations is intended to be a useful guide for information purposes only. It is taken from the MHFA England manual.
Crisis support and help lines
If you or someone you know is in mental health crisis and needs medical help fast:
- Ring 999 to contact the emergency services
- go to your nearest A&E department
if it is not a medical emergency but you still need urgent help:
- Ring 111 for professional health advice 24/7, 365 days a year, and advice on where to access appropriate health services
- Make an appointment with your GP
Crisis & Emotional Support
The following helplines provide emotional and crisis support for everyone affected by mental ill health.
Mental Health
The following helplines provide advice and information on mental health, but cannot provide emotional or crisis support
Teen Mental Health –
A Guide for Parents
The following helplines provide advice and information on mental health, but cannot provide emotional or crisis support
Finding A Therapist
Counsellors, psychologists and psychotherapists are listed in phonebooks and online. The following organisations also have searchable national lists of therapists