Suicide prevention

Crisis support

If you need immediate help because you can't keep yourself safe or have harmed yourself, call NHS emergency services on 999 or visit your local Accident and Emergency department.
If you need urgent mental health support, call NHS First Response: 111 (option 2) or call Samaritans free on 116 123.

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
Hub of Hope - a comprehensive directory of community mental health services

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

Grassroots Women's Suicide Prevention Hub - information and links to support, addressing some of the most prevalent issues experienced by women.

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

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 the 24/7 hopeline on 03001 022 470 or visit the website for support via text or email.

The National Autistic Society- information on suicide prevention and support for autistic people and advice for friends, family, and professionals. There is also a Mental Health Hub
Ambitious about Autism - guidance on how to self-regulate in difficult times, tips for families on managing anxiety, and tips for young autistic people on managing health anxiety

LGBTQ+ Project - community, mental health and wellbeing support for LGBTQ+ individuals in Norfolk & Waveney.
Switchboard - National LGBTQIA+ Support Line phone +44 8000 119100 or email [email protected] for support.

Blue Light Together - support for emergency services, fire and resource, ambulance and police. Call 8am-8pm on 0300 303 4434 or text BLUELIGHT to 85258
The Fire Fighters Charity - call 0800 3898820 from Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
You Are Not Alone (YANA) - support for those in farming and rural professions. Call 0300 323 0400
Mates in Mind - charity supporting the construction industry and related sectors. Text 'BeAMate' to 85258 to access the text support service
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity - free Support for all construction workers and their families. Call the UK 24/7 helpline on 0345 605 1956 or download the Self Support App.