Children, Young People and Family Services
CYPF Crisis & Safety Information
If you or someone you know are in crisis and need someone to talk to here are some services that can help:
Samaritans – call 116 123 (available 24/7)
SHOUT – text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 (available 24/7)
ChildLine (under 18’s) – call 0800 11 11 or visit childline.org.uk (see website for availability)
Meic Cymru – call 080880 23456, text 84011 or visit meiccymru.org (available 8am-midnight)
If you feel like harming yourself or other people, or you are with someone who feels this way:
- Access your GP/Out of hours service
Or
- Go to your nearest Accident and emergency department (A&E). If you cannot safely get to an A&E department, call 999 or 112
Please be aware of your GP details and local hospital services should you have any health concerns, including NHS Direct Wales (call 111, available 24/7). You can search for your local department at www.nhs.uk