Helplines: Suicide Prevention

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People experience suicidal thoughts for many reasons – and they can be a result of a combination of things. Anyone can have them, and there is nothing wrong with you if you or the person you care about is experiencing thoughts about taking their own life.

If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts it is important that you tell someone about them and get help. 

No matter how you’re feeling, or what situation you’re in there is always a way forward – even if it doesn’t feel that way right now.

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

CALM helps people to reach the right sources at the right time. They try and provide life-saving services through national campaigns and building communities of welcome. They have up to date resources and advice on many different types of mental wellbeing but specialise in suicide prevention.

CONTACT - Phone 0800 58 58 58 (5pm-midnight, 365 days a year) Live Chat also available here

(Calls to 0800 numbers are free)

Samaritans Scotland

"Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year help is available for you to help you deal with any emotional crisis."

CONTACT - Phone 116 123 (available 24 hours a day)

(Calls to this number are free)

Papyrus

If you, or any young person you know, are not coping well with life, you can reach out to Papyrus. Papyrus specialise in offering suicide prevention services and support to young people across the UK. They are partnered with HOPELINEUK who offer their helpline service. Here is a link to their website https://www.papyrus-uk.org/.

"It is a free, confidential and non-judgemental space to talk about how you are feeling with the trained experts to help you out."

CONTACT - Phone 0800 068 4141 (available 9am - midnight, every day) - Email pat@papyrus-uk.org - Text 07860 039967

(Calls to 0800 numbers are free)