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I need urgent help

Call 999 in situations of URGENT help and medical/psychological crisis.

If you are in an emergency or crisis situation, you must phone 999 Emergency Services and ask for an ambulance.

If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, you need immediate, specialist support. Pieta are the national suicide prevention support service.

If you are in crisis now, you can freephone Pieta’s 24-hour hour crisis helpline at 1800 247 247 or text ‘HELP’ to 51444. If you are experiencing ongoing suicidal thoughts and are not presently in a suicidal crisis, Pieta will provide in-person counselling therapy for you. The Pieta therapy service serves those experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and also those bereaved by suicide. Call 0818 111 126 to arrange an appointment.