resources
Here are some website links to organisations who offer advice and support if you, or someone you know, is emotionally distressed.
samaritans
“Samaritans works to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone....”
www.samaritans.org | Phone 116 123
YOUNG MINDS
YoungMinds are a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents.
sHOUT
“Shout 85258 is the UK’s first free, confidential, 24/7 text support service. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope.
www.giveusashout.org | Text SHOUT to 85258
THE MIX
The Mix provides non-judgemental support and information for young people under 25 on everything from sex and exam stress to debt and drugs and self-harm
www.themix.org.uk | 0808 808 4994
REFUGE
For women and children against domestic violence.
www.refuge.org.uk | 0808 2000 247
hopeline uk
Are you having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be? Contact HOPELINEUK for free confidential support.
www.papyrus-uk.org | 0800 068 4141 | Text: 07860 039 967
CALM
Campaign Against Living Miserably. Aims to prevent male suicide in the UK and offers anonymous, confidential listening, information and signposting.
www.thecalmzone.net | 0800 58 58 58 (Daily 5pm – midnight)
survivors of bereavement by suicide
To meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend.
www.uksobs.org | 0300 111 5065 (9am–9pm daily)
cruse bereavement care
Cruse Bereavement Care provides support after the death of someone close.
www.cruse.org.uk | 0808 808 1677
if you are in an emergency situation, please call 999