Concerned About Suicide
Suicidal thoughts are something that many people experience at some point in their lives. If this is something that you, or someone you know, is experiencing it is important to find the right support.
Who can I talk to?
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Your GP
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Samaritans - Call 116 123
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NHS 111 - Select the mental health option when prompted
Call 999 or visit your local Accident and Emergency (A&E) if you feel unable to keep yourself safe or have taken action to seriously harm yourself or end your life.
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See here for information on how to get urgent help through the NHS and what will happen if you go to A&E
Services Available
24 hour free helpline for anyone experiencing emotional distress
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​Phone 24/7: 116 123
Email: Jo@samaritans.org
24 hour free text line for anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide or self harm
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Text: SHOUT to 85258
24 hour hopeline for anyone under 35 years old or anyone concerned about a young person
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​Phone 24/7: 0800 068 41 41
Support and information regarding self harm
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​www.harmless.org.uk
​If you are in England Call 111 and select option 2 for mental health crisis support
​Call 999 in an emergency
Download the free suicide prevention app, Stay Alive. Available for Apple and Android operating systems.
Concerned about someone else?
If you are feeling worried that someone else and are concerned that they might be thinking about suicide, it's okay to ask them about it. Talking about suicide and bringing up the conversation does not increase the risk of someone taking their own life, but can offer a vital pathway to them getting some help with how they are feeling.
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Ask a the person if they are experiencing suicidal thoughts
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Listen, and show kindness
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If someone tells you they are feeling suicidal, seek immediate professional support
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Try to remove access to anything the person could use to harm themself
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Look after yourself both physically and emotionally, don't put yourself at risk of harm and seek support for yourself as well
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Do not promise to keep how they feel a secret and seek professional help
You can find more information on how to support someone below:
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