Suicide Prevention

World suicide baner

WE CAN HELP OURSELVES AND OTHERS: SOMEONE IS THERE TO LISTEN

“Like you, I struggle with life events that sometimes leave me feeling suicidal
I have had strong feelings and thoughts about taking my own life”
I realised that I couldn’t cope and finally I picked up the phone
Now I feel less frightened sharing my thoughts and worries”
Trust me…..Try it

ADVICE AND TIPS

Find ways to relax
Try to remember things you enjoy and do them
Push yourself to get out more
Try walking or swimming
Play music
Watch a movie
Read a book (see local library or GP for prescription reading list 'Healthy Reading')
TALK

PEOPLE WHO WILL LISTEN

First Crisis Service
11am – 11pm
Freephone: 0500 829 093
0141 848 9090

Breathing Space
Tel: 0800 83 85 87
6pm – 2am

Samaritans
24 Hour Tel: 08457 90 90 90

Childline
24 Hour Tel: 0800 11 11

Cruse Bereavement Advice
24 Hour Tel: 0870 167 1677

Women's Aid Domestic Abuse Helpline
24 Hour Tel: 0800 027 1234

National Drink Line
24 Hour Tel: 0800 917 82 82

Leaflet for those affected by suicide
http://www.samh.org.uk/