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Suicide prevention

Talk to someone

If you feel like taking your own life is the only option, support is available. Please talk to someone.

There are a wide range of services that can help you, and those you care about.

  • Samaritans - call free anytime 116 123
  • Shout! - free 24/7 crisis text line. Text SHOUT to 85258 if you feel unable to talk
  • Wellbeing Hubs - a safe space to get support in your community
  • Mind - call the infoline on 0300 123 3393 from Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm 
  • Contact your local GP to be referred to specific mental health support services.
  • NHS Talking Therapies - make an online NHS self-referral, or call 0300 123 1503 from Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
  • Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - call 0800 58 58 58 from 5pm to midnight, available every day
  • The National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK - offers a supportive listening service to anyone throughout the UK with thoughts of suicide or thoughts of self-harm. Available 24/7 on 0800 689 5652
  • Qwell - Free, anonymous mental wellbeing support for adults including online messaging service

Support for men

  • Menscraft - a Norfolk-based charity focusing exclusively on the health and wellbeing of men
  • Norwich Menshed - a community workshop for men to connect, converse and create
  • 8:56 Foundation - an organisation providing social, talking and online support for men, based in West Norfolk

Support for older people

  • The Silver Line Helpline - a free, confidential telephone service for older people providing 24/7 friendship and conversation

Support for young people and families

  • Just One Norfolk - support for children, young people and families across Norfolk
  • FYI Norfolk - health advice and information for 11- to 24-year-olds across Norfolk and Waveney, with trusted advice from NHS clinicians
  • Childline - support for children and young people. Call 0800 1111
  • ChatHealth - Support for those aged 11-19 in Norfolk. Text 07480 635 060
  • Kooth - Free anonymous mental wellbeing support for children, including online messaging service
  • PAPYRUS - help for people up to age 35 considering suicide. Call 0800 068 41 41

Support for autistic people

Support for different professions

 

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