Support if you, or someone you know, is having suicidal thoughts

Talk to someone and let someone that you trust know about what is going on for you, a friend, tutor or family member and tell them how you feel. It is important that you know there is always someone there for you, and you are not alone. They may be able to help you stay safe and get support for you.

If you feel that you are not able to tell someone that you know about your thoughts and feelings you can contact your GP, if you are not in immediate danger, or you can arrange an urgent community appointment with the local mental health team.

If you have feelings or thoughts that you want to end your own life, or someone you know has expressed a desire to end their life, and you believe they are in danger - ring 999, or if safe to do so take them to A&E. If you are not with them, call 999 to their location and signpost to a crisis line or website like

Link to local contacts and helplines  

Resources for people in distress and support available:

• Stayingsafe.net  has resources to help people in suicidal crisis

• Samaritans free 24/7 listening line on 116 123

• Childline free 0800 1111 under 19

• Papyrus 0800 0684141 under 35

• Mind

• Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) to be reached at 0800 58 58 58 (5PM - midnight)

• CALM Webchat  (7/7 from 5PM - midnight)

• Young minds free 24/7 support across the UK – text YM 85258

• Home - Kooth Provide MH platforms online for children, young people (up to age 25 covering majority of students) & Adults

• Suicide&Co the first national suicide bereavement helpline run by bereavement counsellors (Monday – Friday 9am-9pm). It can be accessed via telephone (0800 054 8400), email or webchat. Help Hub information and resources to support those bereaved by suicide from day one