If someone's life is at risk, call 999
APCAM is not an emergency service. If you or your child needs help now, these services can help.
Urgent help, 24 hours
| Service | Contact | For |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency services | 999 | Immediate danger to life |
| NHS 111, option 2 | Call 111, choose option 2 | Urgent mental health help, any age, 24/7 |
| Samaritans | 116 123 | Anyone who needs to talk, 24/7 |
| Shout | Text SHOUT to 85258 | Free text support, 24/7 |
| Childline | 0800 1111 | Children and young people under 19 |
| Papyrus HOPELINE247 | 0800 068 4141 | Young people under 35 with thoughts of suicide, and people worried about them |
Local support in Oxfordshire
| Service | Contact | For |
|---|---|---|
| Oxfordshire CAMHS single point of access | 01865 902515 | Children's mental health referrals and advice, working hours |
| Oxfordshire Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub | 0345 050 7666 Out of hours 0800 833 408 | If you are worried a child is being harmed |
| SENDIASS Oxfordshire | 01865 810516 | Free, impartial SEND information and advice, weekdays 9:30am to 2:30pm |
| Oxfordshire Family Information Service | 01865 323332 | Local services, childcare and the SEND Local Offer |
| Oxfordshire Mind information line | 01865 247788 | Mental health information and local services, Mon to Thu 9:30am to 4:30pm, Fri to 4pm |
| Citizens Advice West Oxfordshire | 0808 278 7908 | Benefits, debt and money advice |
| West Oxfordshire District Council housing advice | 01993 861000 | Homelessness or risk of losing your home, including out of hours |
For ongoing support with your child's mental health, SEND, school or family life, contact APCAM. We will help you find the right support.