Suicide Prevention Information and Resources

Every day, people across the UK struggle with depression, emotional overwhelm, loneliness, trauma, relationship breakdown, financial pressures, and thoughts of suicide. Many suffer in silence, believing they must cope alone or hide how they are feeling. The reality is that suicidal thoughts can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, career, or life circumstances. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness, it is an act of courage.

Caroline Rothwell Therapy provides online psychological therapy and support for adults experiencing difficulties including low mood, anxiety, stress, trauma, emotional overwhelm and challenging life circumstances. This service is not a crisis or emergency service and does not provide therapy for people who are currently at risk of suicide or unable to keep themselves safe.

If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, or are concerned about someone you care about, immediate support is available through organisations listed below

If you are in immediate danger or feel unable to keep yourself safe, call 999 or attend your nearest A&E department immediately. If possible, reach out to someone you trust and ask them to stay with you or accompany you while you seek help.

Immediate Crisis Support

NHS 111 MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

For urgent mental health support where there is not an immediate threat to life, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option. NHS 111 can help people access appropriate urgent mental health support and, where appropriate, local NHS crisis services.

Call: NHS 111

Call 999 immediately or attend A&E

Web: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

SAMARITANS

Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for anyone experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or a mental health crisis. Samaritans provides confidential listening support regardless of age or gender.

Tel: 116 123

Web: www.samaritans.org

National Mental Health Support

SHOUT 85258

Shout is a free, confidential 24-hour text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope. It can support people experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional distress, self-harm or suicidal thoughts. Text SHOUT to 85258 to start a conversation with a trained volunteer. If there is an immediate risk to life, call 999.

Web: www.giveusashout.org

Text: 85285

MIND UK

Provides information, advice, local support services, counselling information, and resources for anyone experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and suicidal thoughts.

Web: www.mind.org.uk

Support Line: 0300 102 1234, Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, excluding bank holidays.

HUB OF HOPE

Hub of Hope is a free UK-wide mental health support directory provided by the charity Chasing the Stigma. It brings together NHS, charity, community, peer and other mental health services and allows people to search for appropriate support available locally or nationally.

Web: www.hubofhope.co.uk

Male-Specific Suicide Prevention and Support

ANDYMANSCLUB

ANDYSMANCLUB is a men's suicide prevention charity offering free peer-to-peer support groups for men across the UK. Groups provide a confidential, non-judgemental and non-clinical space where men can talk about difficulties affecting their mental health. Groups meet on Mondays at 7pm, except bank holidays, with both face-to-face and online options available. No referral or advance booking is required for face-to-face groups.

ANDYSMANCLUB is not an emergency or crisis service.

Web: https://andysmanclub.co.uk

Find a local group: https://andysmanclub.co.uk/groups/

James' Place

James' Place provides free specialist therapy for men aged 18 and over who are experiencing a suicidal crisis. This includes men experiencing intense and distressing suicidal thoughts that they may act upon, or who have recently attempted suicide.

Support is provided by trained professional therapists at centres in Liverpool, London, Newcastle and Birmingham. A satellite service is also currently operating in Darlington. Men can refer themselves and referrals can also be made by professionals, friends or family members with the person's consent.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm, excluding bank holidays.

Birmingham: 0121 269 9400
Liverpool: 0151 303 5757
London: 020 3488 8404
Newcastle and Darlington: 0191 406 6000

Web: https://www.jamesplace.org.uk

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

CALM is a suicide prevention charity providing support to anyone aged 18 or over who is affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. Its professional helpline team supports people who are struggling with suicidal thoughts, people who have lost someone to suicide, and those who are worried about someone else.

The helpline and online services are free, confidential and anonymous and are available every day from 5pm to midnight.

Helpline: 0800 58 58 58

Web: www.thecalmzone.net