Help Urgent help
If you’ve seriously injured yourself or taken an overdose call 999 or get immediate medical treatment from A&E. If you are feeling suicidal or in a crisis and feel like you can’t cope, speak to somebody straight away. If possible, make sure you’re not on your own.
The services below are free and available to you immediately – there may be different services depending on how old you are.
Teen Connect
A freephone emotional support helpline for 11-18 year olds who are struggling.
OPEN: Every day from 3.30-8pm.
- Call 0808 800 1212
- visit Teen Connect
- send a text 07984436680 to arrange a call back.
Dial House @ Touchstone
The Dial House @ Touchstone service provides out-of-hours crisis services to people from BME groups in acute mental health crisis.
The service is staffed by a Manager, Senior Crisis Support Worker and three Crisis Support Workers who are all from BME groups.
- Call 0113 249 4675
- Text 07763 581 853
OPEN: Tue and Thurs 6pm – 12am
AGE: 16+
Dial House @ Touchstone
Leeds CAMHS Crisis Call Line
Are you a young person struggling to cope? Is life getting harder and harder? Are you a parent worried about your child? The NHS in Leeds has a new Freephone Crisis Call Line to support children and young people whatever the circumstances by listening, supporting, advising and signposting.
Our team will ensure that all callers receive an efficient and timely response, so that you get fast access to help when needed.
- Call 0800 953 0505
OPEN: Mon – Sun 8am – 8pm
AGE: 0-18
Here For You
Out of hours support in a safe space (for those aged 16+).
- Call 07769 173 476
- Text 07769 173 476
OPEN: Every night 6pm – midnight
AGE: 16+
Here For You Call 07760173476If you don’t need help now, there are always services available for you, 24 hours per day.
Find out more about the wider range of services across Leeds.
View all servicesIf you’ve been having suicidal feelings or have been in crisis you can also speak to your GP. You can talk about the thoughts you’ve been having in a safe space and they can help you get the support you need. You can get ongoing support in Leeds to talk through your difficult feelings – find out more about ‘What’s in Leeds for me?’ You may feel totally alone and like there’s no hope. No matter how bad things get and how strong those feelings might be, with the right support you’ll be able to overcome these overwhelming feelings.