Suicide Prevention

Where to get help:

In an emergency– if you feel someone is at risk of harm to themselves or others call 111 and ask for Police.

For urgent mental health support/advice contact Crisis Assessment and Home Treatment service by phoning 0800 50 50 50. This is available for individuals of all ages and situations – 24 hours/7 days a week (answered by Mental Healthline 5pm to 8am).

For non-urgent support/advice contact your General Practitioner (GP) first.

Your GP can send a referral to the mental health service.

In a crisis or emergency

If someone has attempted suicide or you're worried about their immediate safety, do the following:

• Call your local mental health crisis assessment team or go with them to the emergency department (ED) at your nearest hospital.
• If they are an immediate physical danger to themselves or others, call 111.
• Stay with them until support arrives.
• Remove any obvious means of suicide or deliberate self-harm they might use (e.g. guns, medication, car keys, knives, rope).
• Try to stay calm and let them know you care.
• Keep them talking: listen and ask questions without judging.
• Make sure you are safe.

Find more information

• Suicide: worried about someone?

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