Crisis support

The Blue Lotus Practice is not an emergency service and we cannot provide urgent support outside of scheduled sessions.

If you are in immediate danger or feel unable to keep yourself safe:

📞 Call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.

For urgent emotional support, you can contact:

📞 Samaritans – 116 123 (free, available 24/7)

📞 Saneline - 08457678000 (between 4pm and 10pm)

💬 Text SHOUT to 85258 (free, confidential text support, 24/7)

📞 NHS 111 (for urgent medical advice when it’s not a 999 emergency)

📞 Your local NHS crisis team (find details on your GP’s website or via the NHS website)

For non-urgent support, please contact your GP.

For specialist support:

📞 National Drugs Helpline: 0800776600

📞 National Drink line: 08009178282

📞 National Gambling Helpline: 0808 802 0133