If you feel unsafe and need immediate help
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Go to your local A&E Department, where the psychiatric liaison team can help you
(24 hours a day, 365 days of the year):
Croydon University Hospital (formerly Mayday), 530 London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE
020 8401 3000
If you’re with a community mental health team (CMHT)
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During the day, contact your community mental health team (CMHT) first, and ask for your care coordinator or duty worker.
If you need less urgent help
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During opening hours, contact your GP
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Out of Hours GP service (Patient Care 24): 020 8401 3637
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Call the SLaM 24 hour information line: 0800 731 2864
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Call NHS 111 – 24 hour confidential helpline giving health advice: 111
Crisis: in distress – who to call and where to go
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Samaritans: Samaritans have heard many people’s stories and you can discuss anything with them in complete confidence. You don’t have to be suicidal to call for help. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: 08457 909090
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Mind information line: 0300 123 3393
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SANEline: Confidential emotional support, practical help and information for people with mental health problems: 0845 767 8000
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Patient Care 24: Croydon, Merton and Sutton Out of Hours GP service (formerly Croydoc): 020 8401 3637 6.30 pm-8.30 am weekdays | 24 hrs weekends and Bank Holidays
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Out of Hours Social Services: 020 8726 6000
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SLaM: 020 3228 6000 | slam.nhs.uk
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Croydon Pharmacy: 020 8668 5544. Mon-Sat: 7 am- 10 pm | Sun: 9 am – 8 pm. To find other local pharmacies visit NHS Choices and search Services Near You: http://www.nhs.uk/Pages/HomePage.aspx