Emergency Crisis Contacts
You may find these local organisations helpful in a crisis:
If you feel that your circumstances are overwhelming, and you need emotional support:
Call 116 123 to talk to the Samaritans or email Jo@Samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours. Text “SHOUT” to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line or text “YM” if you’re under 19
In an emergency Police, Fire, Ambulance or Coastguard - 999
Non-Emergency Police - 101
NHS - 111
East Kent Mind - https://eastkentmind.org.uk/east-kent-mind-opening-information-for-christmas-new-year/
Thanet District Council - 01843 577000
Kent County Council (out of hours emergency line) - 03000 41 61 61
National emergency line for power cuts and electrical issues Power cuts - 105
Gas leaks / Gas cut - 0800 111 999
Southern Water - 0330 303 0368
Environment Agency Report Flooding Incident Hotline – 0800 80 70 60
National Flood Forum (A charity to support those exposed to flooding) – 01299 403 055
Shelter - 0808 800 4444
Porchlight – 0800 567 7699 – www.porchlight.org.uk
Housing 21 (Retirement Housing and extra care for older people) – 0370 192 4000 – www.housing21.org.uk
Citizen's advice - 0800 144 8848
National Highways - 0300 123 5000
Foreign Office (24-Hour consular support) - 0207 008 5000
National Debtline - 0808 808 4000
Oasis (24-Hour Domestic Abuse Helpline) – 0808 2000 247
Men's Advice Line (Men experiencing domestic abuse) - 0800 8801 0327
National Stalking Helpline - 0808 802 0300
Drinkline - 0300 123 1110
Crimestoppers - 0800 555 111
Social Services – 03000 41 41 41 (local call rate number)