Dr Kavita Deepak-Knights
Mental Health Crisis Emergency Plan
Services in Windsor, Berkshire
I do not provide crisis intervention. In case of an urgent need or emergency, consider the following services:
Contact GP, who can refer to crisis teams if required.- NHS Crisis Line for urgent MH helpline in emergency NHS 111.
- In life threatening situations, or if you cannot keep yourself safe: Go to A&E.
- If you cannot get there safely, call 999 for an ambulance.
- The Samaritans: (24 Hour Service) – Freephone: 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org or https://www.samaritans.org
- NHS Single Point of Access provides one number & one email address for referrals to Mental Health (MH) service and support in MH crisis.
- NHS Safe Haven Provides out of hours help & support to people and their carers if experiencing a Mental Health crisis or emotional distress.
Some other resources:
- Saneline: 0845 767 8000 (6pm to 11pm).
- Mind (Mental health Charity): 0300 123 3393.
- Rethink: 0845 456 0455 (Mon to Fri, 10am to 2pm)
- CALM: 0800 58 58 58 (Everyday 5pm to midnight)
- Maytree: 020 7263 7070 (www.maytree.org.uk) or Text SHOUT to 85258 – 24/7 – (www.giveusashout.org)
Useful apps in a crisis and available at the App Store:
- Stay Alive app: Suicide Prevention
- Calm Urge: Self Harm Tracker
- Quit Anger: Anger Management
- Distract App: Coping Strategies
- Hub of Hope App: Mental Health Support
