Confidential helplines and support
If at first you don’t find the help you need, persist. Try all avenues and don’t give up.
Samaritans
116 123 (24 hours, free to call)
PAPYRUS (Prevention of Young Suicide)
0800 068 41 41 (Monday to Friday 10am–10pm, weekends 2pm–10pm, bank holidays 2pm-5pm)
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
0800 58 58 58 (seven days a week, 5pm–midnight)
SANE
0300 304 7000 (seven days a week, 4.30pm–10.30pm)
MIND
0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday 9am–6pm)
Devon Partnership Trust – I need help now
111 – 24/7 urgent mental health helpline.
If you have been affected by someone’s suicide, Help is at Hand provides useful, practical information about dealing with your feelings and getting support. First Hand is a resource booklet for anyone affected by the suicide of someone they didn’t know (for example, bystander, first responders).