Don't hold back
If you need to speak to someone URGENTLY or are in CRISIS
have a look at the contacts below:
ARE YOU SUICIDAL OR AT RISK FROM OR TO ANYONE?
DO YOU HAVE A SUPPORT WORKER OR GP?
CALL THEM FIRST OR
CALL 999
SAMARITANS
Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.
www.samaritans.org
116 123 (free to call from within the UK and Ireland), 24 hours a day
Email: jo@samaritans.org
MIND
MIND - MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE (16:30-22:30): 0300 304 7000
www.mind.org.uk
InfoLine: 0300 123 3393
Email info@mind.org.uk
Open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm (except bank holidays).
Mind offers advice, support and information to people experiencing a mental health difficulty and their family and friends. Mind also has a network of local associations in England and Wales to which people can turn for help and assistance.
RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS
www.rethink.org
National Advice Service: 0300 5000 927
(Open 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday)
Email advice@rethink.org
Support forum: www.rethink.org/talk
Rethink Mental Illness works to help everyone affected by severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, recover a better quality of life. It provides effective services and support and campaigns for change through greater awareness and understanding.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
www.thecalmzone.net
Helpline for men: 0800 58 58 58
Webchat: www.thecalmzone.net/help/webchat/
A helpline for men in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support.
SANE
Saneline: 0845 767 8000 (local rate on BT landlines)
Open 6pm - 11pm every day
Email sanemail@sane.org.uk
Support Forum: www.sane.org.uk
SANE services provide practical help, emotional support and specialist information to individuals affected by mental health problems, their family, friends and carers.
Please email Gem@SolidEarth.com to add any resources to this list.
