Crisis

A mental health crisis is when you feel at breaking point, and you need urgent help.  Nobody plans to be in crisis. You might not like the idea of planning for something you hope won't happen. But it could help to think about what you could do if you start to feel in crisis in the future, and what kind of support might help. 

Crisis Contacts

Oxfordshire Mind Safe Haven

Safe Haven Service provides an additional resource for people experiencing a crisis with their mental health. Call 01865 903 037.

Mental Health Helpline

Call 111 to speak to a healthcare professional.

Samaritans

Offers emotional support and a listening ear 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 0330 094 5717. 

Bridging The Gap

Pool of resources including helplines, online resources, groups/activities, websites, mobile apps, sexual violence support, bereavement counselling, counselling services, housing support and money management.

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Crisis Cards

Crisis cards are designed to be carried in your pocket or wallet and should contain information about what to do and who to contact if you are experiencing a crisis. They can be very useful if you have difficulties communicating when you are struggling, for example if you suffer from bad anxiety. 

Crisis card/plan should contain:

• Possible early warning signs of a crisis and coping strategies

• Support available to help prevent hospitalisation

• Where the person would like to be admitted in the event of hospitalisation

• The practical needs of the service user if they are admitted to hospital (for example, childcare or the care of other dependents, including pets)

• Details of advance statements and advance decisions

• Whether and the degree to which families or carers are involved

• Information about 24-hour access to services

• Named contacts.