Interactive flow chart
Are you having thoughts and urges about hurting yourself or ending your life?
Please stop, take a deep breath and follow the steps below:
Are you in a crisis?
![Confused woman](/application/blocks/urgent_help_questionnaire/assets/images/are-you-in-a-crisis.png)
![Man reading](/application/blocks/urgent_help_questionnaire/assets/images/do-you-have-a-safety-plan.png)
![Man holding umbrella in the rain](/application/blocks/urgent_help_questionnaire/assets/images/do-you-feel-you-can-use-it.png)
Great! Could you call the contacts on your safety plan?
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Start again![Telephone](/application/blocks/urgent_help_questionnaire/assets/images/could-you-call-the-contacts-on-your-safety-plan.png)
Could you call the contacts on your safety plan?
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Start again![Telephone](/application/blocks/urgent_help_questionnaire/assets/images/could-you-call-the-contacts-on-your-safety-plan.png)
Well done!
That's a big step
Give your contacts on your safety plan the chance to help.
If this is unsuccessful then there are more options below...
Answered the last question incorrectly?
Start again![Woman with arms crossed and smiling](/application/blocks/urgent_help_questionnaire/assets/images/well-done-thats-a-big-step.png)
That's ok
You are not alone!
Why not try one of the options below?
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Start again![Two people sat together](/application/blocks/urgent_help_questionnaire/assets/images/thats-ok-youre-not-alone.png)
Do you feel you can make one with some instructions?
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Don't worry
Why not try one of the options below?
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Start again![Road sign](/application/blocks/urgent_help_questionnaire/assets/images/dont-worry-there-are-plenty-of-options.png)
Brilliant, There are safety plan templates online
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Start again![Hands typing on a keyboard](/application/blocks/urgent_help_questionnaire/assets/images/brilliant-there-are-lots-of-templates-online.png)
![Scales](/application/blocks/urgent_help_questionnaire/assets/images/do-you-feel-like-you-are-on-your-way-to-crisis.png)
Try speaking to someone you trust about how you're feeling. Alternatively contact your GP or Lead Practitioner.
You could also try some distraction techniques
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Here are some more options to help while you are feeling like this:
Call NHS 111 and select option 2 for mental health.
Text the word SUSSEX to 85258. This free, confidential, anonymous text support service is available 24/7
Call the Samaritans helpline on 116 123.
If you feel at risk of harming yourself or others, please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E
Find a list of mental health services near you
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