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Experiencing a crisis
A life at risk
Let’s Talk
Thinking and talking about suicide is difficult and can impact us emotionally.
Support is always available and you may find the following information useful:
Breathing Space
Samaritans
NHS 24
Mental Health Hub
Free 24/7 listening support, advice, guiding you to further help if required.
NHS Inform
Surviving suicidal thoughts.
A website with stories and resources for those affected by suicide, including up to date details of 24/7 support, services available at other times, and support for specific communities (e.g. Switchboard LGBT+ and Think Positive Hub for students.)
Childline
Free 24/7 service for children and young people, for whenever they need support or advice.
www.childline.org.uk
Papyrus
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. They run a helpline called HOPELINE 247 for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide and for anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.
Bereavement
If you have been bereaved by suicide the following resources may be useful:
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
Emotional and practical support to people bereaved by suicide.
You can contact them:
0300 111 5065 (9am- 9pm)
support@uksobs.org
The Compassionate Friends
Organisation of bereaved parents and their families offering support to others who have experienced the death of a child (of any age, including adult children).
You can contact them:
0345 123 2304 (10am-4pm, 7pm-10pm) helpline@tcf.org.uk
Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland
Free bereavement care and support through one-to-one counselling or local support groups.
To find out about the availability of services in your area, contact the National Office:
0808 802 616
support@crusescotland.org.uk
NHS Inform
People Experiencing Trauma and Loss
Practical and emotional support to those affected by murder or suicide.
Contact them: 01698 324502
info@petalsupport.com