Get urgent help
If you need urgent help right now, call us on 0300 300 0099 and you'll be able to speak to someone.
You can also contact the Birmingham and Solihull 24/7 crisis number:
0800 915 9292
Other ways of accessing support
Crisis Café
The Crisis Café is run by MIND and is currently available through the Birmingham and Solihull 24/7 helpline: 0800 915 9292
Message a text line
If you do not want to talk to someone over the phone, these text lines are open 24 hours a day, every day.
Shout Crisis Text Line – for everyone
Text "SHOUT" to 85258
YoungMinds Crisis Messenger – for people under 19
Text "YM" to 85258
If you are already under the care of a Forward Thinking Birmingham service:
Check your care plan, if you have one. During office hours contact your care coordinator or the duty number for the team that is supporting you.
West team at Finch Road – 0121 333 8383 – view location map
North team at Finch Road – 0121 333 8085 – view location map
South team at Oaklands – 0121 333 8342 – view location map
East team at Blakesley – 0121 333 8396 – view location map
Parkview Clinic – 0121 333 9955 (Main Reception) – view location map
Urgent Care CAMHS – 0121 333 6915
Crisis Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) – 0121 333 6627
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Quick Contact Details
Access Centre Number - 0300 300 0099
Postal Address - 5th Floor, 1 Printing House Street, Birmingham, B4 6DF
Access Centre operating hours - Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm