If you are in crisis and need immediate support

If you are feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, or unable to cope, you do not have to face this alone. Anchor Point offers a Single Session Therapy appointment that is normally available within 24 hours. This is a focused, one‑off session designed to help you stabilise, understand what is happening, and identify the next steps that will keep you safe. You can request this at any time and we will prioritise you as quickly as possible.

If you are in immediate danger or feel unable to keep yourself safe, contact emergency services without delay.

Crisis Support Services in Northern Ireland

Below is clear signposting to trusted organisations who can offer immediate help.
Each service includes a space for you to insert the correct phone number and website.
If you are feeling suicidal or at risk of harming yourself

Samaritans
Samaritans offer confidential emotional support for anyone in distress, despair, or experiencing suicidal thoughts. They are available day and night and provide a safe space to talk without judgement.
Phone: 116123

Lifeline

Lifeline is Northern Ireland’s dedicated crisis response helpline for people experiencing thoughts of suicide, self‑harm, or acute emotional distress. They provide immediate support, de‑escalation, and guidance.
Phone: Phone: Lifeline is Northern Ireland’s crisis response helpline
Call: 0808 808 8000
Textphone: 18001 0808 808 8000

Emergency Services
If you are worried about a child or young person

Childline
Childline provides confidential support for children and young people who feel unsafe, frightened, or in need of someone to talk to.
Phone: 0800 1111.

NSPCC
The NSPCC offers guidance and safeguarding support for anyone concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child.
Phone: 0808 800 5000

Social Services Gateway Team (Northern Ireland)
The Gateway Team is the first point of contact for urgent safeguarding concerns about a child or vulnerable young person.
Phone: Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding public holidays).
Phone Number: 0300 1234 333 or 028 9442 4459.
Email: SPOE.Referrals@northerntrust.hscni.net
Out of Hours (Emergencies): Call 028 9504 9999 for the Regional Emergency Social Work Service.

If a child is in immediate danger, contact emergency services.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse

Women’s Aid Northern Ireland
Women’s Aid provides support, refuge, and advice for women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
Phone: 0808 802 1414

Men’s Advisory Project
The Men’s Advisory Project offers support for men experiencing domestic or intimate partner abuse.
Phone: Belfast on 028 9024 1929or Foyle on 028 7116 0001 (9am – 5pm Mon – Fri).  After contact, you will be invited to meet with one of our counsellors.

Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline (Northern Ireland)
This helpline offers confidential support for anyone affected by domestic or sexual abuse, regardless of gender.
Phone: 0808 802 1414

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact emergency
You do not need to manage this alone. Speaking to someone can help you understand what steps to take and how to keep both yourself and the other person safe.

You are not alone
Crisis can feel isolating and overwhelming, but help is available. Whether you reach out to Anchor Point for a Single Session Therapy appointment or contact one of the crisis organisations listed above, there are people ready to listen and support you