Local events to mark World Oral Health day
Thursday 20 March is World Oral Health day! See what our oral health team has organised to mark the occasion.
Urgent help, making a safety plan, coping during a crisis
You might feel that your mental health has been steadily deteriorating for some time, or perhaps something has happened more recently. Whatever your situation, if you start struggling to cope, it's important to ask for help.
Call 999 or go to A&E now if:
Emergency help is available at the Accident and Emergency departments at:
If you go to A&E, a mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. They will look after any immediate physical and mental health needs. They should also refer you to a liaison psychiatry service or local Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment team (CRHT).
Find out about:
The team in charge of your care will assess you and decide on the best course of care. This usually involves supporting you with your mental health at home. They may also refer you to other services to support your needs.
If you struggle with suicidal thoughts or are supporting someone else, it may help to make a safety plan to use if you need it:
Mind also has information on ways to help yourself cope during a crisis. This includes calming exercises and a tool to get you through the next few hours.
If there is no immediate threat to life or safety, you can get urgent advice by contacting NHS 111.
A free 24-hour crisis line for Haringey residents of all ages gives advice to those in crisis. It is manned by trained mental health advisors 365 days a year. Phone: 0800 151 0023.
Safe Haven Helpline is a mental health crisis line for anyone aged 18 and over who lives or has a GP in Haringey. Short-term, non-medical interventions available for individuals, family, friends, and carers. Phone: 0800 953 0223
You don’t have to wait for a crisis to seek help. To find out how you can improve resilience and prevent mental health deterioration, visit our mental health services pages.