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Urgent help
If you need help now, these are the right people to call.
HOME / GET SUPPORT / URGENT HELP
Urgent help
If you need help now, these are the right people to call.
Emergency
NHS
BLOT is not an emergency service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger or there is a life-threatening emergency, call 999. If you need urgent medical or mental health support that is not a life-threatening emergency, contact NHS 111. You can also use our support directory to find specialist services.
Emergency
NHS
BLOT is not an emergency service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger or there is a life-threatening emergency, call 999. If you need urgent medical or mental health support that is not a life-threatening emergency, contact NHS 111. You can also use our support directory to find specialist services.
WHO TO CONTACT
Find the right help for your situation
Someone is in immediate danger
Police, ambulance or fire
Call now. If you can’t speak, stay on the line.
You’re struggling with your mental health
NHS Mental Health Connect Helpline
24/7 NHS mental health response line.
You’re affected by domestic abuse
Cornwall Refuge Trust
Refuge accommodation and a 24-hour helpline.
Someone is sleeping rough
StreetLink
Connects people sleeping rough with local support.
WHO TO CONTACT
Find the right help for your situation
Someone is in immediate danger
Police, ambulance or fire
Call now. If you can’t speak, stay on the line.
You’re struggling with your mental health
NHS Mental Health Connect Helpline
24/7 NHS mental health response line.
You’re affected by domestic abuse
Cornwall Refuge Trust
Refuge accommodation and a 24-hour helpline.
Someone is sleeping rough
StreetLink
Connects people sleeping rough with local support.
No food in the house?
Food bags are available for a suggested £4 donation at our Hubs. If you can’t contribute, food is still available free of charge.
Food and essentialsNot urgent, but need help?
Come and talk to us at a Hub, email hello@blotcic.org, or send a short message. We aim to reply within 1 working day.
Get supportNo food in the house?
Food bags are available for a suggested £4 donation at our Hubs. If you can’t contribute, food is still available free of charge.
Food and essentialsNot urgent, but need help?
Come and talk to us at a Hub, email hello@blotcic.org, or send a short message. We aim to reply within 1 working day.
Get supportFrequently asked questions
Is BLOT an emergency service?
No. BLOT is not an emergency service and there is no 24/7 number.
Who do I call in a crisis?
In danger, call 999. For urgent health concerns, call NHS 111. For other urgent needs, see the services in our support directory.
Can BLOT help urgently?
BLOT is not an emergency service. Drop in to a Hub during opening hours or contact us and we'll do our best to help; our support directory lists urgent services. In immediate danger, call 999.
Where else can I get help now?
Our support directory lists trusted local and national services you can contact directly.