Help in a crisis
To access urgent mental health support for yourself or a loved one call 111 and choose option 2.
Available 24 hours a day, the number is free to call from landline or mobile, even if you have no credit left. More information is available at NHS 111 Press 2
If you are worried that there is an immediate risk to life, you can contact the police on 999. You can also attend your nearest A&E.
The Samaritans are available on 116 123 24 hours, 365 days a year. You can call for free on any phone.
Find support in your area
Each health board region in Wales delivers an Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service. There is some variation in what is offered. Take a look at the links for more information.
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Cwm Taf University Health Board
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
The Aneurin Bevan team currently support people aged 14 to 35 who are experiencing early symptoms of psychosis or have experienced untreated psychotic symptoms within the last three years.
Referrals are accepted from GPs, primary care professionals, mental health professionals and anyone concerned about an individual’s mental state.
01633 238800
ABB.EISReferrals@wales.nhs.uk
Office hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00
Health board EIP webpage: Specialist Services – Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Betsi Cadwaladr UHB The Betsi Cadwaladr team currently support people aged 16 to 35 who are experiencing early symptoms of psychosis. Referrals are accepted from GPs, primary care professionals, mental health professionals.
03000 849730
Office hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff and Vale UHB The Cardiff and Vale team currently support people aged 14 to 25 who are experiencing early symptoms of psychosis or are at risk of developing psychosis. We are a service working alongside Barnardo’s to support young people. Referrals are accepted from secondary mental health services where the individual has a care co-ordinator. We do not currently take self-referrals.
02921 824227
Headroom.Cav@wales.nhs.uk
Barnardo’s EIP webpage: HEADROOM – First Episode Psychosis Service (FEPS)
Cwm Taf University Health Board
The Cwm Taf Morgannwg team are based in Ysbyty Cwm Cynon, Mountain Ash. The team are multi-professional and support people aged 14 to 35 years old who are experiencing early symptoms of psychosis or have experienced untreated psychotic symptoms within the last three years.
Our support is provided to those who live in the Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr area. The Swansea Bay UHB EIP team currently supports Bridgend residents.
Referrals are accepted from GPs, primary care professionals, and mental health professionals. We do not currently take self-referrals.
01443 715100
Office hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00
Health board EIP webpage: Early Intervention in Psychosis – Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Hywel Dda University Health Board
The Hywel Dda team currently support people aged 14 to 25 who are experiencing early symptoms of psychosis or present with an ‘at risk mental state’. We are a service working alongside MIND to support young people.
Referrals are accepted from GPs, primary care professionals, mental health professionals. We do not currently take self-referrals.
Tel: 01267 674450
Office hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00
Hywel Dda health board EIP webpage
Powys Teaching Health Board
The Powys team currently support people aged 18 to 35 who are experiencing early symptoms of psychosis.
Referrals are accepted from GPs, primary care professionals, mental health professionals. We do not currently take self-referrals.
South Powys: 07929781794
North Powys: 07876714117
Email: EIPPowys@wales.nhs.uk
Office hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00
Health board EIP webpage: Your Local Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) – Powys Teaching Health Board (nhs.wales)
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay UHB The Swansea Bay team currently support people aged 14 to 25 who are experiencing early symptoms of psychosis or have experienced untreated psychotic symptoms within the last two years.
We are a service working alongside Adferiad to support young people.
Referrals are accepted from GPs, primary care professionals, mental health professionals. We do not currently take self-referrals.
01639 862957
Office hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00