Know where to go before you need to work it out under pressure.
Clear access routes can make it easier to ask for help. Use the finder or browse the services below.
Choose what you need and see the clearest next option.
This does not diagnose anything. It simply points to the type of support that best matches what you selected.
The suggested route will appear here.
How to access support.
Contact details below are kept short so the page stays usable when concentration is low.
NHS 111 mental health option
For urgent mental health help in England when there is no immediate emergency. Call 111 and select the mental health option, or use NHS 111 online.
GP support
For ongoing or worsening symptoms, contact your GP surgery and explain what has changed and how it is affecting daily life.
NHS Talking Therapies
Adults in England can self refer for anxiety and depression. A diagnosed mental health condition is not required for self referral.
Local NHS mental health services
Use the NHS directory to find local mental health services, including routes through your GP, council and talking therapies.
Mysterious Minds
Hull and East Riding charity offering mental health signposting and support for families affected by suicide bereavement.
Mind
Mental health information and support. Mind currently lists a Support Line on 0300 102 1234 and an Infoline on 0300 123 3393.
Mental health conditions and NHS information.
Use this as a starting point for reliable condition information. Forward does not diagnose conditions.
Can’t see what you need? Open the full NHS mental health conditions directory.