The purpose of Togetherall is to help foster positive mental health and offer a safe, stigma free environment where people can work through what they are experiencing, using the peer support offered by the community. The community is moderated by mental health professionals.
Most of the time, therefore, members will not be in crisis, but we understand that sometimes unexpected events do happen.We are not able to manage emergencies face-to-face or provide ongoing crisis support, but if you, or someone you know, needs urgent help related to their mental health, please use the resources below.
Contact your GP or Out of Hours GP Service
UK emergency number – call 999
Republic of Ireland emergency number – call 112
New Zealand emergency number – call 111
This provides:
Accident & Emergency – visit your nearest A&E department
This provides immediate in-person support for any medical emergency.
NHS 111 service – call 111
People experiencing a mental health crisis can access support through the NHS 111 service. Those who are in crisis, or their family and friends, can call the phone number, select the mental health option and speak to a trained mental health professional.
This also provides help if you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do.
Samaritans – call 116 123
This provides a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you.
NHS Services – click here
This provides information on how to access mental health services for free on the NHS. You can also contact your GP surgery and ask for an emergency appointment.
Staying Alive app – download here
This provides a pocket suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis.
Lifeline – call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP)
This provides a 24/7 and confidential helpline/textline from qualified counsellors and trained volunteers.
Suicide Crisis Helpline – call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
This provides a free, nationwide service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is operated by highly trained and experienced telephone counsellors who have undergone advanced suicide prevention training.
www.lifeline.org.nz/services/suicide-crisis-helpline
Samaritans – call 0800 726 666
This provides 24/7, confidential and emotional support to those experiencing loneliness, depression, despair, distress or suicidal feelings.
Samaritans – call 116 123
This provides a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you.
Pieta
Pieta provide a range of suicide and self-harm prevention services.
Text 50808
A free 24/7 text service, providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for people going through a mental health or emotional crisis.
