Where to get help in a crisis
Crisis support for everyone
Phone 116 123 - available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Text "SHOUT" to 85258
Phone 0800 58 58 58
You can also access their helpline through a livechat and Whatsapp.
NHS 111
Phone 111 and select option 2 for crisis support
Support for children and young people only
Phone 0800 0684141 or text 07860 039967 - both available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone 0300 300 0099 and select option 1 - available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone 0800 11 11 - available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Crisis support for adults only
Phone 0121 262 3555, or to book an appointment.
Drop-in support is available across several Talking Space locations:
- - 501 Slade Road, Erdington, B23 7JG - open 5:00pm to 11:00pm everyday
- - Grounded, 11 Bournbrook Road, Selly Oak, B29 7BL - open 5:00pm to 11:00pm Monday to Wednesday
- - Creative Support, 888 Bristol Road S, Birmingham, B31 2PA - open 5:00pm to 11:00pm Thursday to Sunday
- - Grounded St Pauls, 55 St Paul's Square, Birmingham, B3 1QS - open 1:00pm to 9:00pm Friday to Monday
Page last updated: 19 August 2025