Suicide
Help & Support Contacts:
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
UK Helpline: 0800 58 58 58 - London Helpline: 0808 802 58 58
Web: thecalmzone.net
CALM is a well-known organisation that provides listening services, information and support for men who may be at risk of suicide. This resource includes a web chat.
Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.)
Helpline: 0800 132 737 - Textline: 81066
Web: callhelpline.org.uk
Provides information and support for those experiencing mental health issues in Wales.
Gender Identity Research & Education Society (GIRES)
Web: gires.org.uk
GIRES works to improve the lives of trans and gender non-conforming people, as well as those who are non-binary and non-gender.
Maytree Suicide Respite Centre
Tel: 020 7263 7070
Web: maytree.org.uk
Offers free respite stays for people who are in suicidal crisis.
Mood Diaries
Apps: medhelp.org/land/mood-tracker / moodscope.com / moodchart.org / moodpanda.com
Here you can find a list of different mood diaries and trackers to monitor your wellbeing and mental health.
NHS 111
Phone: 111
Web: 111.nhs.uk
This is the non-emergency medical help and advice phone number for people in England.
Papyrus HOPELINEUK
Phone: 0800 068 41 41 - Text: 07786 209697
Web: papyrus-uk.org
This is a well-known confidential support organisation for those aged under 35, who may be at risk of suicide. They also offer support to family and friends.
Samaritans
Freephone: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Freepost: RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 90 90, Stirling FK8 2SA
Web: samaritans.org
The Samaritans is a well-known organisation that offers support and advice on a variety of matters.
Sane
Web: sane.org.uk
Sane is a well-known organisation that offers emotional support and information for anyone who may be affected by mental health issues.
Shout
Text: 85258
Web: giveusashout.org
This is a well-known confidential 24/7 text service that offers support to those in crisis and need immediate help.
Stay Alive
This is a well-known app that offers help and resources for those who feel suicidal or are supporting someone who may be feeling suicidal.
Students Against Depression
Web: studentsagainstdepression.org
Information and support for students experiencing suicidal thoughts and feelings. This resource includes a helpful safety plan template.
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)
Tel: 0300 111 5065
Web: uk-sobs.org.uk
SOBS offers emotional and practical support, as well as details of local support groups for those experiencing bereavement or suicide loss.
Switchboard
Tel: 0300 330 0630
Web: switchboard.lgbt
This is a listening service that also provides information and support for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
The Mix
Tel: 0808 808 4994
Text: 85258
Web: themix.org.uk
This is a support and advice service for anyone under 25. This resource including a helpline, crisis messenger service, and webchat.
Are you struggling with your mental health? Feeling failed by a health or government service? Need an advocate? A volunteering placement? Something else? We’ve got you covered with our Support Directory - a comprehensive contact list for anything you may need or may be battling with (U.K only).
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