Ask For Help

Where to get help sooner not later
If you are in distress, or worried about your mental health, then first make an appointment to see your Doctor at his GP surgery.
But, for urgent help when GP surgery is closed:
For Canterbury out-of-hours doctor: STOURCARE: Phone 0844 800 1234

To talk to someone right away

Phone NHS direct: 0845 4647
Or look at the NHS direct website:
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk [& click on Mental health advice]

SAMARITANS
01227 457777 (for Canterbury)
Or 08457 909090

To talk it over, outside daytime ‘office’ hours
Mental Health Matters HELPLINE: 0800 1070160
(confidential and emotional support for people in Kent)
Available from 5 pm – 9 am next day on weekdays, with a 24 hour service at weekends and on Bank Holidays.