Suicide prevention is everyone’s business – it is a key priority in Devon along with the promotion of good mental wellbeing.
Suicide can have a devastating impact on families, friends, neighbours, colleagues and whole communities. Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy.
Supporting someone who may be feeling suicidal
If you or someone you know is feeling like they can’t cope there are organisations you can contact for 24/7 support:
- Call Samaritans free on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
- Contact Devon’s First Response Service on 111 (select the mental health option)
Help and support
- Samaritans – 24/7 confidential support by phone, email, online chat, and self-help guides.
- Papyrus – suicide prevention advice and support by phone, email or text for young people or those supporting young people.
- Shout – free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Text the word ‘Shout’ to 85258.
- Devon First Response Service – call 111 for 24/7 crisis support from Devon Partnership NHS Trust for adults.
- CAMHS – for mental health support for children and young people in Devon call Children and Family Health Devon single point of access on 0330 0245 321 (or call 111 out of hours)
- Letter of Hope – resources to provide hope and encouragement to people who are facing difficult times.
- Pete’s Dragons – specialist suicide bereavement support service for adults and children.
- Help is at Hand – resource booklet for anyone bereaved by suicide.
- First Hand – resource booklet for anyone affected by the suicide of someone they didn’t know (for example, bystander, first responders).
- Every Mind Matters – free NHS resources to help improve your mental wellbeing.