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World Suicide Prevention Day
Katie
Community Manager Posts: 1,462 Wise Owl
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and it's a day that really matters. It's a global reminder that whilst suicide is a serious issue, it's also preventable, and we all have a role to play in supporting one another.
If you're struggling with dark thoughts, feeling hopeless, or you're just not okay, please know you're not alone, and our Community is here for you. Reaching out can feel really hard, but sometimes talking to someone about how you're feeling and what's been going on for you can be the first step to feeling a little better.
If you, or someone you know, needs some support then here are a few organisations:
Please take care of yourself. Take a breath, take a break if needed, and don’t hesitate to reach out on our discussion boards or group chats.
If you're struggling with dark thoughts, feeling hopeless, or you're just not okay, please know you're not alone, and our Community is here for you. Reaching out can feel really hard, but sometimes talking to someone about how you're feeling and what's been going on for you can be the first step to feeling a little better.
If you, or someone you know, needs some support then here are a few organisations:
Shout - Text 'THEMIX' to 85258 to speak to a trained volunteer for confidential support, any time, any day.
Papyrus have a HOPELINE247 which is a confidential support and advice service for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide or for anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide. You can call them on 0800 068 4141, text 88247, or email pat@papyrus-uk.org. Their webchat service is available when there is a chat bubble available on their website, this indicates that an adviser is available to talk to on webchat. They are available 24/7 and their suicide prevention advisers are ready to support you. For more details, visit https://www.papyrus-uk.org/papyrus-hopeline247/
Samaritans are there for you 24/7. They offer a listening service and emotional support to anyone about any issue, with a special focus on suicidal feelings. You can call the helpline for free on 116 123 or email at jo@samaritans.org. You can also write them a letter and you can find details on their website. Some of their branches offer face to face services and you can find your local branch on their website. For more information you can go to www.samaritans.org
Winston's Wish is a UK-wide national helpline offering support, information, and guidance to children, young people, and anyone caring for a child/young person who has been bereaved. Their helpline and webchats are open Monday to Friday 8am-8pm. You can call them on 08088 020 021 or email them on ask@winstonswish.org or fill out the contact form on their website. They have a crisis messenger open 24/7 text WW to 85258. They hold online peer support grief groups for young people aged 7-25 and parents and carers. Visit their website for more information https://winstonswish.org/
999 - If you're experiencing thoughts of suicide, and you did feel at any point that you were going to act on these thoughts, then we would urge you to call the emergency services on 999, or go to your local A&E department to explain your intentions to them, so that they can support you.
Papyrus have a HOPELINE247 which is a confidential support and advice service for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide or for anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide. You can call them on 0800 068 4141, text 88247, or email pat@papyrus-uk.org. Their webchat service is available when there is a chat bubble available on their website, this indicates that an adviser is available to talk to on webchat. They are available 24/7 and their suicide prevention advisers are ready to support you. For more details, visit https://www.papyrus-uk.org/papyrus-hopeline247/
Samaritans are there for you 24/7. They offer a listening service and emotional support to anyone about any issue, with a special focus on suicidal feelings. You can call the helpline for free on 116 123 or email at jo@samaritans.org. You can also write them a letter and you can find details on their website. Some of their branches offer face to face services and you can find your local branch on their website. For more information you can go to www.samaritans.org
Winston's Wish is a UK-wide national helpline offering support, information, and guidance to children, young people, and anyone caring for a child/young person who has been bereaved. Their helpline and webchats are open Monday to Friday 8am-8pm. You can call them on 08088 020 021 or email them on ask@winstonswish.org or fill out the contact form on their website. They have a crisis messenger open 24/7 text WW to 85258. They hold online peer support grief groups for young people aged 7-25 and parents and carers. Visit their website for more information https://winstonswish.org/
999 - If you're experiencing thoughts of suicide, and you did feel at any point that you were going to act on these thoughts, then we would urge you to call the emergency services on 999, or go to your local A&E department to explain your intentions to them, so that they can support you.
Please take care of yourself. Take a breath, take a break if needed, and don’t hesitate to reach out on our discussion boards or group chats.
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Its hard wjen everyone looks down upon her now just because she ended her own life..