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Military, veterans & families
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
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CombatStress - 24/7 - free
0800 1381619
For veterans and family members
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Abuse in relationships
National Domestic Violence helpline - freephone - 0808 2000 247​
Please visit Abuse Resources page
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StayAlive App
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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More resources
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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Neurodivergence
In crisis and resources:
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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MIND Top 25 Apps
​Mind - top 25 approved mental health and emotional support apps:
Children and young people
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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Need to talk
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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