Suicide Prevention Directory

A list of organisations, support groups, helplines and services for suicide prevention. If you see an organisation that is not on this list, please contact us at [email protected].

If you are in a crisis

If you're experiencing an emergency and feel like your life or safety is in danger, please call 999 and ask for the police or ambulance service.

If you feel like you might attempt suicide, or may have seriously harmed yourself, you need urgent medical help, please:

Call 999 for an ambulance
Go straight to A&E, if you can
Call your local crisis team - if you don't already have their number, you can find an urgent mental health helpline on the NHS website
You can also call Samaritans on 116 123 to speak to someone, 24/7, 365 days a year

If you don't want to talk to someone over the phone, these text lines are open 24 hours a day, every day.

Shout Crisis Text Line – for everyone - Text "SHOUT" to 85258
YoungMinds Crisis Messenger – for people under 19 - Text "YM" to 85258.

BODY & SOUL: YANA ('You Are Not Alone')

We run an award-winning, *completely free* medical-grade suicide programme for anybody who has attempted suicide.

If you:
- are 16-35 years old;
- and have attempted suicide during the last 12 months...

...then fill out our referral form, and we'll be in touch!: - http://bodyandsoulcharity.org/get-support/becoming-a-member/self-referral-form/

Our programme begins with six months of DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy) - delivered by fully trained professionals and a wider therapeutic team who want to understand, support and nourish all of you (not just your struggles, but your hopes, dreams, and quirks - everything that makes you you!).

Upon completing the initial DBT group, you then automatically become a member of Body & Soul for life - including access to further therapeutic interventions, casework support, DBT refreshers, creative workshops, and extensive CV building opportunities. We exist to support you in identifying, creating and enjoying a full and happy life worth living.

We're very much looking forward to hearing from you, getting to know you and helping you.

(N.B - The initial assessment and programme induction take place in our community building in Central London (EC1R). The rest of the DBT group is then all online.)

Tel: (0)20 7923 6880

Website: http://bodyandsoulcharity.org

Facebook: BodySoulCharity

Twitter (X): bodysoulcharity

Instagram: bodyandsoulcharity

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) taking a stand against suicide.

Useful links:

Need help? Call the helpline 5pm–midnight, 365 days a year:

Tel: 0800 585858

Facebook: theCALMzone

Twitter (X): @theCALMzone

Instagram: calmzone

Childline

Childline is there to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, trained counsellors are there to support you.

Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. Call: 0800 1111

Useful links:

Tel: 0800 1111

Website: https://www.childline.org.uk

Facebook: Childline

Instagram: childline_official

Community Advice Listening Line (C.A.L.L)

Mental Health Helpline for Wales.

Community Advice and Listening Line Offers a confidential listening and support service

Tel: Freephone 0800 132 737

Text: Text 'help' to 81066

Website: https://www.callhelpline.org.uk

Twitter (X): @CALL_247

Cruse Bereavement Support

Cruse offers support through it's website, national helpline, group, Zoom, telephone or one-to-one in-person support. They want to make sure everyone grieving gets the help they need in a way that works for them. They have a specially trained dedicated team of 4,000 bereavement volunteers.

Tel: 0808 808 1677

Website: https://www.cruse.org.uk

Facebook: crusebereavement

Twitter (X): @CruseSupport

Instagram: crusesupport

Link Tree: CruseSupport

LGBT HERO

Our website is filled with information and advice for those experiencing suicidal thoughts. You can speak to other queer people and share how you're feeling on our forums.

Useful links:

Facebook: LGBT HERO

Twitter (X): @lgbthero

Instagram: lgbthero.org.uk

Maytree

National registered charity based in London. They provide a unique residential service for people in suicidal crisis so they can talk about their suicidal thoughts and behaviour. Their aim is to provide a safe, confidential, non-medical environment for their guests.

Useful links:

Tel: 020 7263 7070

Website: https://www.maytree.org.uk/

MIND

MIND fight for mental health, for support, for respect, for you. They change minds across England and Wales by making mental health an everyday priority.

They offer help whenever you might need it through information, advice and local services. They bring together an unstoppable network of individuals and communities – people who care about mental health to make a difference.

Useful links:

https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/

Tel: 0300 123 3393 (information line)

Website: https://www.mind.org.uk/

Facebook: mindforbettermentalhealth

Twitter (X): MindCharity

Instagram: mindcharity

Email: [email protected]

MindOut

MindOut is a mental health service run by and for lesbians, gay, bisexual, trans and queer people with experience of mental health issues. They work to improve the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ communities and to make mental health a community concern.

Useful links:

Tel: 01273 234839

Website: www.mindout.org.uk

Twitter (X): MindOutLGBTQ

Facebook: MindOut

PAPYRUS

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

Useful links:

Tel: 0800 068 41 41

Website: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/

Text: 07860 039967

Facebook: PAPYRUScharity

Twitter (X): @PAPYRUS_Charity

Instagram: @papyrus_uk

YouTube: @PAPYRUScharity

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK is a helpline offering a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. They are open from 6pm to 3:30am everyday on 0800 689 5652. Anybody is welcome to call if they need to talk.

Tel: 0800 6898 5652 (6pm – 3.30am everyday)

Website: https://www.spuk.org.uk

Facebook: SuicidePreventionSPUK

Twitter (X): @SuicidePreUK

Instagram: suicideprevention.uk

Samaritans

A registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, often through its telephone helpline.

You can also call Samaritans on 116 123 to speak to someone, 24/7, 365 days a year.

Useful links:

Tel: 116 123

Website: https://www.samaritans.org/

Facebook: Samaritanscharity

Twitter (X): @samaritans

Instagram: Samaitanscharity

YouTube: samaritans

SANE

SANE are an independent charity and aim to raise awareness, fight to improve services, provide emotional support and host research.

SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers. We are normally open every day of the year from 4pm to 10pm on 0300 304 7000.

Tel: 0300 304 7000

Website: https://www.sane.org.uk

Facebook: CharitySANE

Twitter (X): CharitySANE

YouTube: charitySANE

spunout

spunout is Ireland’s youth information and support platform, working towards an Ireland where all young people are supported and empowered to thrive. spunout’s mission is to work collaboratively with young people to support mental health and wellbeing.

Useful links:

Text: Text HELLO to 50808 to start a conversation

Website: https://spunout.ie

Twitter (X): spunout

Facebook: spunout.ie

Instagram: spunout.ie

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

UK-based organisation offering peer-led support to adults impacted by suicide loss. They help individuals support each other, at the time of their loss and in the months and years that follow. They aim to provide safe, confidential environments where people can share their experiences and feelings, giving and gaining support from each other.

Useful links:

Tel: 0300 111 5065

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://uksobs.org

Switchboard

Switchboard are a safe space for anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional wellbeing. They offer telephone, online chat and email support.

Tel: 0800 0119 100

Online chat: https://switchboard.lgbt/how-we-can-help

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.switchboard.lgbt

The Mix

The Mix is the UK’s leading digital charity for under 25s, reaching over 6 million young people each year. Whatever issue a young person is facing, The Mix is always there for them – via website, over the phone or via social media. Support is free, confidential and anonymous.

Useful links:

Text: Text 'THEMIX' to 85258

Tel: 0808 808 4994

Website: https://www.themix.org.uk

Twitter (X): TheMixUK

Facebook: TheMixUK

Instagram: themixuk

The Silver Line

The Silver Line Helpline run by Age UK is a free, confidential telephone service for older people. They provide friendship, conversation and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Age UK's Silver Line Helpline gives anyone aged 55 or over the opportunity to exchange a friendly word, access support, or enjoy a long enriching conversation.

Tel: 0800 4 70 80 90 (free 24 hours)

Website: https://www.thesilverline.org.uk

Facebook: thesilverlineuk

Twitter (X): @TheSilverLineUK

Instagram: thesilverlink

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