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# Crisis Contacts

Solomon is a companion, not a crisis service. If you are in genuine distress, please reach out to one of the services below.

## If you are in danger right now <a href="#h_cc_danger" id="h_cc_danger"></a>

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Call **999** if you or someone else is in immediate danger.
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## Mental health and emotional crisis <a href="#h_cc_mh" id="h_cc_mh"></a>

**Samaritans:** 116 123

Free. Available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. You can also email <jo@samaritans.org> - response within 24 hours.

**Shout**

Text SHOUT to 85258. Free, 24-hour text-based crisis support.

**NHS 111**

Available 24 hours. For urgent health concerns - physical or mental - that need attention but are not an emergency.

## Alcohol support <a href="#h_cc_alcohol" id="h_cc_alcohol"></a>

**Drinkline:** 0300 123 1110

Free, confidential helpline for anyone concerned about their drinking - or someone else's.

**Alcoholics Anonymous:** 0800 9177 650

Free. Available 24 hours.

## Drug support <a href="#h_cc_drug" id="h_cc_drug"></a>

**Frank:** 0300 123 6600

Free, confidential advice on drugs and alcohol. Available 24 hours.

## Physical health emergencies <a href="#h_cc_physical" id="h_cc_physical"></a>

**NHS 111 -** for urgent physical health concerns, including withdrawal symptoms that are worsening.

**A\&E** - if you are experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms such as seizures, confusion, or hallucinations, go to your nearest A\&E or call 999.

## For young people <a href="#h_cc_young" id="h_cc_young"></a>

**Childline:** 0800 1111

Free, confidential support for anyone under 19. Available 24 hours.

You don't need to be in crisis to save these. Having them somewhere accessible means you don't have to search for them in a moment when searching feels hard.
