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CALM
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The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide. Every week 125 people in the UK take their own lives. And 75% of all UK suicides are male. CALM exists to change this. It runs a free and confidential helpline and webchat – 7 hours a day, 7 days a week for… Read More »CALM
Mind
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Mind is a national charity that provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. It also campaigns to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. Mind offers two confidential mental health information services, the Mind Infoline on 0300 123 3393 and the Legal Line on 0300 466 6463 (Both 9am to… Read More »Mind
If it’s an emergency, call 999 straight away For professional health advice, call 111 If you need urgent help, but it’s not an emergency, you can call the Mental Health Crisis Team on 0800 129 9999
Samaritans
The Samaritans offer a broader range of services than most people realise. If you’re worried, anxious, depressed or suicidal, the Samaritans offer safe, confidential support so you can talk about your problems and make sense of your situation. Face to faace support is available from 11am to 10pm. Or call the 24/7 helpline on 0116… Read More »Samaritans
SANE
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SANE is a national charity providing emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers. SANEline is available from 4.30pm – 10.30pm daily, call 0300 304 7000. COVID-19 UPDATE: This number is currently not operating, but you can leave a message on 07984 967 708 giving your first… Read More »SANE
Shout
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Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. More than 2,300 empathetic, trained volunteers take conversations with texters, listening and supporting them to get to a calmer place. An algorithm reviews incoming texts, placing urgent cases to the top of the queue. Conversations are overseen… Read More »Shout