National resources

Samaritans 24-hour helpline 116 123 or email jo@Samaritans.org

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): A campaign to raise awareness about suicide prevention, including a helpline and webchat for anyone struggling – 7 days a week, 5:00pm to midnight, 0800 585858

SOBS: Survivors of Bereavement of Suicide - details of local support groups and they have a helpline for anyone bereaved by suicide Monday to Sunday, 9:00am to 9:00pm, 0300 111 5065. All services are for those aged 18 years and over.

Facing the Future: Support groups for people bereaved by suicide, run nationally by CRUSE and Samaritans. It is open to those bereaved by suicide over the age of 18. You can access this even if you already receiving other types of support.

Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide - details of resources, advice and training, including their helpline available for anyone struggling under the age of 35 years and anyone who is supporting someone who is struggling 9:00am to midnight 0800 068 4141, text 07860 039 967, email pat@papyrus-uk.org

Support After Suicide Partnership - support for anyone who has been bereaved and local support services in your area.

Help is at hand booklet - support and advice from those who have been bereaved by suicide.

Hub of Hope - a national database of mental health and wellbeing support where you can search for what is available in your area.

Page last updated: 16 February 2024