WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE WORRIED ABOUT ANYONE ELSE IN THE COMMUNITY - OR YOURSELF

Because we truly care

and we always listen

 

WORRIED ABOUT SOMEONE ELSE IN THE COMMUNITY?

• If you believe you see something that indicates someone is in danger of harming themselves or anyone else please do not hesitate to email us immediately at [email protected]
• Please use URGENT as the subject line and explain what you concerns are.
• Sue Egan or a member of trained staff will contact you as soon as possible to confirm they have seen your email.
• They will then put necessary procedures in place to support the person you are worried about (see below for our protocols).

 

HAVING THOUGHTS OF HURTING YOURSELF?

Suicidal thoughts can be there a long time and something just  feels like ‘the final straw’ to make you want to take action - or suicidal thoughts and distress can come on very suddenly.

You are important and deserve to be heard.

There is hope and you can find a way to find purpose and meaning, with a plan to keep you safe.

Please reach out by emailing us at [email protected] using URGENT as your subject line. We will respond as soon as possible.

If for any reason you cannot do this please call every organisation below until you find someone to support you immediately – all are available 24/7. DO NOT WAIT.

 

🌍 CRISIS SUPPORT & THERAPEUTIC RESOURCES

🇬🇧 UNITED KINGDOM

Samaritans

📞 116 123 (Free, 24/7)
🌐 www.samaritans.org
Confidential emotional support for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.

NHS 111 Mental Health Helpline

📞 Dial 111, then choose the mental health option
Access urgent mental health help or local crisis teams.

SHOUT

📱 Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7)
🌐 www.giveusashout.org
Free text support service for anyone struggling to cope.

Papyrus – HOPELINE247 (under 35s)

📞 0800 068 4141 | Text 07860 039967
🌐 www.papyrus-uk.org
Suicide prevention support for young people and parents/carers worried about them.

Cruse Bereavement Support

📞 0808 808 1677
🌐 www.cruse.org.uk
National grief support service offering helplines, counselling, and local groups.

Suicide&Co

🌐 www.suicideandco.org
Free counselling (up to 12 sessions) for adults bereaved by suicide.

BACP Therapist Directory

🌐 www.bacp.co.uk/search/Therapists
Find a registered therapist in your area (for ongoing 1:1 therapy support).

🇺🇸 UNITED STATES

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

📞 Dial 988 (24/7)
🌐 www.988lifeline.org
Free, confidential support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Crisis Text Line

📱 Text HELLO to 741741 (24/7)
🌐 www.crisistextline.org
Text-based support from trained crisis counsellors.

The Dougy Center

🌐 www.dougy.org
Resources and support programs for grieving children, teens, and families.

TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)

🌐 www.taps.org
Bereavement services and peer support for those grieving a military death, including suicide.

Therapy Matcher – Psychology Today

🌐 www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
Find licensed mental health professionals in your local area or online.

🇦🇺 AUSTRALIA

Lifeline Australia

📞 13 11 14 (24/7)
🌐 www.lifeline.org.au
24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Beyond Blue

📞 1300 22 4636
🌐 www.beyondblue.org.au
Mental health support, resources, and community forums for depression, anxiety, and grief.

Kids Helpline (for ages 5–25)

📞 1800 55 1800
🌐 www.kidshelpline.com.au
Free, confidential phone and online counselling for children and young adults.

StandBy Support After Suicide

📞 1300 727 247
🌐 www.standbysupport.com.au
National suicide postvention program providing free, face-to-face and remote support after suicide loss.

Griefline

📞 1300 845 745
🌐 www.griefline.org.au
Telephone support and online resources for grief and loss.

 

 

ADMINISTRATORS  WILL:  

1) ENGAGE WITH MEMBER USING THEIR CONTACT DETAILS FORM,  OFFERING SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT.

2) MAINTAIN TIMELY CONTACT UNTIL MEMBER INDICATES THE CRISIS HAS PASSED.

3) HELP THEM DEVISE A SAFETY PLAN. 

4) TELEPHONE MEMBER’S NEXT OF KIN REGARDING THEIR POSSIBLE STATE OF MIND OR WRITTEN INTENTION OF THEIR LOVED ONE, AS WE UNDERSTAND IT. ENCOURAGE THEM TO MAKE PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH MEMBER ASAP.

5) DISPLAY CONTACT NUMBERS FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AGENCIES AND SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINES IN MEMBER’S AREA, CALLING THEM AND ENCOURAGING THEM TO REACH OUT TO THE MEMBER AS WELL, IF POSSIBLE.

6) CALL POLICE AND/OR CRISIS TEAM CONTACTS IN MEMBER’S AREA TO INFORM THEM OF OUR INTERPRETATION OF THE WRITTEN PERCEIVED INTENTION AND POSSIBILITY OF SELF-HARM, AS WE READ IT.

**PLEASE NOTE** This is to be used as a guide as every situation varies, these steps are used out of order at times when necessary.

 

 Stronger together

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