Get help now
If you are in urgent need of medical support, you can call NHS 111, or the emergency services on 999, depending on urgency.
If you are in need of social care support you can contact Social Care Direct on 0345 850 3503.
If you feel in crisis with your mental health and are unable to keep yourself safe, the mental health single point of access can be contacted on 01924 316900 or 999 if you are in need of immediate intervention.
Other mental health support:
24 hour mental health helpline for anyone registered with a GP in Wakefield, Barnsley, Calderdale, and Kirklees. The service supports people who are:
- At risk of developing mental health problems
- Diagnosed with common mental health problems
- Accessing mental health support
- Experiencing mental health distress
- Seeking information, advice and support
You can access this service by calling 111
The Samaritans
The Samaritans offer confidential and non-judgemental emotional support whenever you need someone to talk to. Available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
You can contact this support by
- Telephone: 116 123
- Email: jo@samaritans.org
- Website: www.samaritans.org
Housing support
If you are in need of housing support, call Wakefield Council’s Housing Needs Service on 01924 304360 / 01924 304362
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
If you become homeless when the phone lines are closed, you can contact 0345 8 506 506 for advice.