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If you need urgent help, call the local Mental Health Central Access Point (CAP) on 0808 800 3302 (open 24/7, 365 days), or call 999 or 111.
You can find information on support for yourself if you are feeling suicidal or have lost someone to suicide and supporting someone else with suicidal thoughts from these trusted websites and resources:
I'm feeling suicidal
For more information and advice on coping with suicide thoughts, visit these trusted websites:
Samaritans | Real people, real stories
When life is difficult, Samaritans are there – day or night, 365 days a year. You can call for free on 116 123, email them at jo@samaritans.org, or visit their website.
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A website offering free resources for anyone distressed, thinking about suicide or worried about someone they care about.
Rethink Mental Illness | Suicidal thoughts - How to cope
This section may help you if you are dealing with suicidal thoughts, feelings, or intentions. It has ideas you can try to help you. It explains how you can stay safe, and how you can get support. This information is for adults who are 18 or over in England who are experiencing suicidal thoughts. It’s also for their loved ones, carers and anyone interested in the subject.
NHS | Help for suicidal thoughts
If you're feeling like you want to end your life, it's important to tell someone.
Help and support is available right now if you need it. You do not have to struggle with difficult feelings alone. This website can signpost you to services who can help.-
A talking therapy service which provides help for people with anxiety, depression and other similar difficulties across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. You can request that your GP refers you to the service, or you can refer yourself directly. The service is funded by the NHS.
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This programme, for residents (aged 18+), aims to give people the skills to understand, protect and improve their mental health. This programme offers 6 sessions and referral can be either made by yourself or a professional.
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Provided by Harmless, this service offers support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or crisis. Their team accept referrals direct from individuals, as well as GPs and other health professionals.
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ANDYSMANCLUB are a men's suicide prevention charity, offering free to attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. We want to end the stigma surrounding men's mental health and help men through the power of conversation.
In Leicestershire, Andy's Man Club meets every Monday 7pm, Leicester – Wigston Holiday Inn Leicester - 299 Leicester Rd, Leicester, LE18 1JW Expert self-care | DistrACT app
For people aged 17+, this app is free to download on to smartphones and tablets. It provides trusted information and links to support for people who self-harm and may feel suicidal. You can download the app from the Apple store | distrACT or Google Play | distrACT
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The UK's free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope. They have taken more than 2 million conversations with people who are sad, worried, lonely or suicidal and who need urgent, in-the-moment support. Text them on 85258
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust | Mental health central access point
If you, or someone you care about, need urgent NHS mental health support, call NHS Leicestershire Partnership Trust's Mental Health Central Access Point now on 0808 800 3302. This is a 24/7 free helpline for people of all ages in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland offering urgent support, signposting and referral.
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust | Neighbourhood mental health cafés
These cafés are part of Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust's local support for people who need immediate help with their mental health. The cafes are drop in centres for anyone to come and talk about their mental health – no appointment needed. They have supportive, trained staff who can listen and provide the practical support you need. Find your nearest café using the website
I'm worried about someone else
Samaritans | How to support someone you're worried about
This page on the Samaritans website can help you support someone you think may be struggling.
Rethink Mental Illness | Suicidal thoughts - How to support someone
This website page looks at why someone might have suicidal thoughts, feelings, or intentions. It gives advice on how you can support them when they’re feeling this way. It also looks at support for you. This information is for people supporting an adult in England who is experiencing suicidal thoughts.
The 5 Pillars of Suicide Prevention (PDF, 1.6 Mb)
This resource has advice and guidance on how to tackle suicide prevention and provide support in your workplace. MHFA England's five pillars of suicide prevention can help you put plans in place to support those having thoughts of suicide and those impacted by suicide.
National Institute of Mental Health | Warning signs of suicide
This website lists some of the signs that someone may be thinking about suicide.
I've lost someone to suicide
NHS Better Health Every Mind Matters | Bereavement and other traumatic events
This website can signpost you to many sources of help and support if you have lost a loved one.
Support after suicide partnership | Home
The Support After Suicide Partnership (SASP) are recognised experts on suicide postvention.
They support a wide range of organisations to adopt best practice in suicide bereavement service provision, and currently count over 120 members in our network.-
Provided by Harmless, The Tomorrow Project also offer a confidential suicide bereavement service offering 1:1 support for children and adults. All of their services are free and confidential. They are a warm, compassionate, and hopeful team, and are there to support you. You can contact or refer to the team using the details below or by visiting the Tomorrow Project website:
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SoBS)
This organisation exists to provide free peer support to adults bereaved by suicide in a timely and open-ended manner so that no one bereaved by suicide has to face their loss alone. They offer a national helpline (call 0300 111 5065, available 9am-9pm Monday-Sunday), peer support groups, email support (use address email.support@uksobs.org) and a global forum.
Searching for services
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The Joy app is approved by the NHS and connects people with local services easily. On here you can tailor your search based on area, distance and health need.
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A search tool that allows you to scan for services in your local area. You can also filter results by topic area.
If you need urgent help, call the local Mental Health Central Access Point (CAP) on 0808 800 3302 (open 24/7, 365 days), visit a Neighbourhood Mental Health Café near you, or call 111.
