Samaritans Veterans Gateway - 0808 802 1212 - Text 81212

For UK veterans, military personnel, and any family member seeking support - confidential support and information

Email, online and chat options available

www.veteransgateway.org.uk

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CombatStress - 24/7 - free

0800 1381619

For veterans and family members

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National Domestic Violence helpline - freephone - 0808 2000 247​

 

Please visit Abuse Resources page

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StayAlive app by Grassroots Suicide Prevention (recommended by the Samaritans UK and leading suicide prevention charities)

Web browser, Android or iOS  and free

https://prevent-suicide.org.uk/find-help-now/stay-alive-app/  

  

EASY TO USE SAFETY PLANS FOR YOU TO PERSONALISE WITH UK RESOURCES, EMERGENCY CONTACTS, AND INFORMATION

USEFUL IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT YOURSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE

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Text "SHOUT" to 85258 (charity Mental Health Innovations, an anonymous trained volunteer will text you back) - 24/7 free

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SOBS - Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide - charity and peer-led support - 0300 111 5065​

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Sibling Bereavement Society - siblingsupport.co.uk

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Mind - www.mind.org.uk - information and advice, and local branches list their support services

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In crisis and resources: 

 

https://heretohelp.uk

or call   116 123   -   24/7 freephone

Autism suicide prevention information and resources for the person wanting help or information, family, friends, or professionals.  

Links to Samaritans 116 123

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https://adhduk.co.uk

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https://autism.org.uk

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​Mind - top 25 approved mental health and emotional support apps:

https://mind.orchahealth.com/en-GB/topic/all-mind-approved-apps?&sortBy=AccreditationScoreDesc&urlSlug=all-mind-approved-apps​​

Text "SHOUT YM" to 85258 if you are under 19 - 24/7 free​

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Childline (under 19s) - freephone - 0800 1111 (the number will not appear on your phone bill) 24/7​

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SAMARITANS  - call  116 123   -   24/7 freephone​

Online chat and email options

Email: jo@samaritans.org

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Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention, prevention of young suicide (under 35s) -

0800 068 4141

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Wales - 'C.A.L.L.' (Wales) call 0800 132 737 (free)​

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Scotland - Breathing Space call 0800 83 85 87 free

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Northern Ireland - Lifeline 0808 808 8000

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CALM (for men only) -

0800 58 58 58 - 5pm to midnight

(London) 0800 802 58 58 - 5pm to midnight

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HOPELine UK - suicide prevention charity - 0800 0684141​

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