Resources
For people who have suicidal thoughts
If you need support right now, or know someone who does:
- Text Shout to 85258 (24/7 and free)
- Call Samaritans on 116 123 (24/7 and free)
- Email: jo@samaritans.org (24 hour response time).
You don’t have to be feeling suicidal to speak to either – though if you are, they will support you.
For Children and Young People
Please explore assistance here for children and young people which covers more information about children’s mental health services as well as talking about how to support your child and how to find assistance.
Mental Health Emergencies
If you or they feel unable to keep themselves safe at any point, it should be considered a mental health emergency. If you or they feel like they might attempt suicide, or may seriously harm themselves, they need urgent medical help:
- call 999 for an ambulance
- take them straight to A&E
- or call your local crisis team, if you have their number.
Extra Support from Mind:
See Mind’s pages on suicidal feelings and supporting someone who feels suicidal for more information and support.
Employer Resources
MIND | Workplace Wellbeing Index | Mind, the mental health charity –
https://www.mind.org.uk/workplace/workplace-wellbeing-index/
ACAS –
https://www.acas.org.uk/supporting-mental-health-workplace
GOV.UK | Thriving at Work: a review of mental health and employers –
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/thriving-at-work-a-review-of-mental-health-and-employers
NHS | Mindful Employer –
https://www.mindfulemployer.dpt.nhs.uk/
MHFA England | Mental health training online and face to face –
https://mhfaengland.org/
HSE | Stress at work | Mental health conditions, work and the workplace –
https://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/mental-health.htm
Time To Change | Take action in your workplace –
https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/take-action/resources-your-workplace
Heads Together | Workplace Wellbeing | Join the conversation –
https://www.headstogether.org.uk/programmes/workplace-wellbeing/
Neuro Diversity –
https://www.neurodiversityweek.com/resource-hub
Helplines
Hub of Hope | Mental Health Support Network provided by Chasing the Stigma –
https://hubofhope.co.uk/
Mind | help for mental health problems –
Support line: 0300 102 1234
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/
Heads Together | Get support –
https://www.headstogether.org.uk/get-support/
Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy –
Call – 116 123
https://www.samaritans.org/
Downloads
Feel free to download this resource and use for your own team meetings or training.