Urgent Support
ADDvanced Solutions Community Network is not a crisis service, but if you, a child or a young person - are experiencing acute distress and are deemed to be a risk to yourself/themselves or others, on this page you will find local area crisis offer contact details.
Local support Contact Details
24-hour, 7-day a week mental health crisis service contact information in local areas:
For Liverpool and Sefton click here OR contact Liverpool CAMHS Crisis Care Team at Alder Hey.
YPAS Crisis Drop-In: for all 5-25 year-olds & parents/carers from Liverpool & Knowsley. Please see their What’s On Calendar for the dates and times over Christmas.
National Support Contact Details
NHS 111
- Call 111
- Visit the 111 website
The Samaritans
Offer a 24-hour confidential helpline. Samaritans volunteers listen in confidence to anyone in any type of emotional distress, without judging or telling people what to do.
- Call 08457 90 90 90
- Call 08457 90 91 92
- Visit the Samaritans website
Childline
Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you. Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. You can talk to us on the phone, by email or through a 1-2-1 counsellor chat. Whatever feels best for you.
- Call 0800 1111
- Visit the Childline website
Papyrus
Provide confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person through our helpline, HOPELINEUK.
Young Minds
Worried about a child or young person? Call our free helpline for confidential, expert advice.