Mental Health Services by Mel Ricketts Psychology
Please note that Mel Ricketts Psychology is not a crisis or emergency service. I do not monitor my emails or phone 24/7, and I may not be able to respond to your message immediately.
If you or your child are experiencing a mental health emergency, or if there is an immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, please do not wait for a response from this form. Please use the emergency contacts listed below.
Immediate Support 24/7
- Emergency Services: Call 999 or go to your nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) department.
- NHS 111: Call 111 (select the mental health option) for urgent clinical advice.
- Local Crisis Teams: If you are already under a CAMHS or Adult Mental Health team, please call their designated crisis line.
Helplines & Listening Services
- Shout: Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 (24/7 crisis text support).
- Samaritans: Call 116 123 (Free, 24/7 listening service).
- Papyrus (Hopeline UK): Call 0800 068 4141 or text 07860 039967 (Specialist support for young people under 35 struggling with suicidal thoughts).
- Childline: Call 0800 1111 (Support for anyone under 19).
Safety Planning & Strategies
While waiting for support, you may find it helpful to use a safety plan. This is a set of steps you can take to stay safe until the feeling passes.
- Stay Alive App: A pocket suicide prevention resource with tools for staying safe.
- Sensory Grounding: Try the 5-4-3-2-1 technique: Name 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste.
- Safe Spaces: Identify a room or area where you feel slightly more regulated and remove any items that feel unsafe.