resources

Here are some website links to organisations who offer advice and support if you, or someone you know, is emotionally distressed.

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samaritans

“Samaritans works to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone....”
www.samaritans.org | Phone 116 123

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