Concerned about someone?

If you're concerned about a child or adult, please contact Herefordshire Council.

Children

01432 260800 (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm)
01905 768020 (Monday to Sunday 5pm - 9am)

Adults

01432 260715 (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm)
0330 123 9309 (Monday to Sunday 5pm - 9am)

If you’re concerned about someone and would like to offer support, there’s information and advice available from:

Mind

Phone: 0300 123 3393
E-mail: info@mind.org.uk
Web: www.mind.org.uk

Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) 9am to 6pm

Papyrus

Phone: 0800 068 4141
Text: 07860 039967
E-mail: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Web: www.papyrus-uk.org

24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Samaritans

Phone: 116 123
E-mail: jo@samaritans.org
Web: www.samaritans.org

24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Sane

Phone: 0300 304 7000
E-mail: info@sane.org.uk
Web: www.sane.org.uk

Everyday 4pm to 10pm

Local support

If you believe a child or adult is being abused or neglected or potentially at risk, please contact Herefordshire Council immediately.

Children

Contact the council’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH):

01432 260800 (Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 5.15pm and 8.45am to 4.45pm on Fridays)
01905 768020 (Monday to Sunday 5pm - 9am)

Adults

Contact the council's Adult Safeguarding Team:

01432 260715 (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm)
0330 123 9309 (Monday to Sunday 5pm - 9am)
Download and complete a safeguarding adult concern form and e-mail it to safeguarding@herefordshire.gov.uk
Write to the Adult Safeguarding Team, Herefordshire Council, Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE

In an emergency

If someone is injured or in immediate danger, always call 999.

If it's not an emergency, but you believe a crime may have been committed, call West Mercia Police on 101.