They have been great for me and I never felt like I was bothering them - I wouldn't feel like phoning The Samaritans unless it was quite serious/ nearing a crisis. Breathing space are open from 6 pm to 2 am I think weekdays but all the time at weekends (possibly from 6 pm Friday to 6 am Monday?). If you think there's a more long-term issue you could encourage your friend to ask again at the GP to see if they are willing to refer him to the mental health team - sometimes it helps to have points written in a letter to discuss if your friends gets fobbed off easily. |