Here are some useful links offering support and advice:
SamaritansIf you're feeling emotionally distressed and need someone to talk to, you can phone at any time of day or night. Helpline: 08457 90 90 90 (lines open 24 hours every day) Email: jo@samaritans.org
SANEOffering crisis care and emotional support to anyone affected by a mental health problem; including depression. Helpline: 0845 767 8000 (lines open 6 - 11pm) Email: sanemail@sane.org.uk SANE Forum Information for SANE's Lottery funded study into suicide prevention 'A New Focus for Suicide Prevention: Harnessing Personal Experience'
PapyrusProviding advice on suicide prevention for young people worried about themselves and for anyone concerned about a young person. HopeLineUK: 0800 068 41 41 (lines open Monday Friday 10am - 5pm, 7 - 10pm and weekends 2 - 5pm)
SOBS - Survivors of Bereavement by SuicideSpecialist emotional support and practical information for people bereaved by suicide. Helpline: 0844 561 6855 (lines open 9am - 9pm)
Cruse Bereavement CareSupporting all bereaved people, offering advice, support, help and information, no matter how recently or long ago your loved one died. Helpline: 0844 477 9400 (lines open Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm)
RD4UA service aimed specifically at supporting young people aged 12 to 18. Helpline: 0808 808 1677 (lines open Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm)
Depression UKA self help organisation for anyone suffering from depression and their loved ones.
RethinkProviding help to anyone affected by mental illness in order to recover a better quality of life.
The Campaign against Living Miserably - CALM Offering information and advice to young men aged between 15-35.
Maytree A residential sanctuary for anyone who feels suicidal.
Information on call charges:
Information on call charges to 08 numbers: 0800 - Free from BT land lines. Other networks may charge and mobile costs will be incurred. 0808 - Free from BT land lines. Other networks may charge and mobile costs will be incurred. 0845 - Calls cost 4ppm daytime and 1ppm evening and weekends plus a 10p set up charge per call from a BT landline. Calls from other networks may be higher and from mobiles will cost considerably more. 0844 - Calls cost 5p per minute plus a 10p set up charge per call from a BT landline. Calls from other networks may be higher and from mobiles will cost considerably more.
