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FIRST Crisis

F.I.R.S.T Crisis is an out of hours Crisis Service which provides a short term support to anyone (16 - 65 years old) experiencing a crisis in their mental health in Renfrewshire. .

The service is provided by a team who between them bring a wide range of knowledge and experience in the field of mental health. While we offer support by telephone, we will also visit people in their own homes as appropriate. We have established links with a variety of other agencies in Renfrewshire and will act as referrer to these agencies as necessary.

                                                        Flexible

                                                        Intervention

                                                        Response &

                                                        Support

                                                        Team

The crisis team provide a confidential support service specialising in mental health, our aim is to support individuals through periods of crisis.

We can help to maintain an individuals existing sources of support, and explore longer term support options. We can access and liaise with other services and supports on your behalf.

When are we available?

7 days a week

365 days a year

9am to 10pm in Renfrewshire

10am - 5.30pm Weekends

Telephone

0141 848 9090

Freephone (from landlines)

0500 829 093

Click here to download a copy of our service leaflet

For more information contact:

Service Manager
RAMH FIRST Crisis Service

Tel: 0141 848 9090
Freephone: 0500 829 093
email: first@ramh.org

Please note that our email address is for general enquiries only. If you require immediate support, please contact us by telephone.

Need immediate help outside of these hours?

If you are feeling distressed, in a state of despair, suicidal or need emotional support outwith our hours you can contact:

Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87

Breathing Space is a free and confidential phoneline service for any individual, who is experiencing low mood or depression, or who is unusually worried and in need of someone to talk to. The service is open 6pm - 2am Monday to Thursday and Friday 6pm all the way through to 6am Monday.

Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90

Your call will be confidential and will be taken by a trained Samaritans volunteer. The phoneline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

ChildLine on 0800 1111

Children and young people in the UK can call talk about any problem 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

If you need medical attention and feel it can't wait until your GP surgery re-opens you can call: 

NHS 24 on 08454 24 24 24

If you think you need an emergency ambulance you should dial 999.

Get Help in a Crisis