Birth Trauma Urgent Help

We're sorry you’re struggling. Know that you’re not alone and you can ask for help.

If you’re in need of urgent help with your mental health, please either:

  • Contact your local GP surgery
  • Visit Accident & Emergency at your nearest hospital 
  • Call the NHS on 111 and follow their advice here
  • Call Samaritans directly on 116 123 (Open 24/7) or email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours 
  • Text “SHOUT” (or “YM” if you’re under 19) to 85258 to start a confidential conversation with a trained Shout Volunteer (Open 24/7)
  • Call Papyrus Suicide Prevention directly on 0800 068 4141 (Open 24/7 for age 35 or under) - text / email also available
  • Contact CALM on their national helpline: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm - midnight) - Whatsapp / Live Chat also available
  • Contact PANDAS who support anyone affected by perinatal mental illness - Whatsapp / call / email / support groups