Dr. Helen Bolas joins me to talk about suicide from a clinicians perspective and as always, Helen offers some educative advice.
Your GP can help you:
Ring the surgery for an out of hours telephone number
https://www.uksobs.org/
Those bereaved by suicide often feel isolated at a time when they are hurting, suffering mental anguish and are vulnerable themselves to thoughts of suicide. Even those fortunate enough to have strong support networks can still feel alone, unable to share their true feelings for fear of their impact on others, particularly when they are also in a caring role for others who are bereaved. SOBS exist to meet the needs and break the isolation experienced by those bereaved by suicide.
Email – write to email.support@uksobs.org
Helpline – open 9am to 9pm Monday to Sunday 0300 111 5065
bereaveMENt – email bereaveMENt@uksobs.org
Punjabi Speaking Women’s Group – Contact birmingham@uksobs.org or 07376 303 438
Text SHOUT to 85258
https://giveusashout.org/about-us/about-shout/
Samaritans: 0845 7909090
24 hour helpline support for those experiencing distress, despair and/or suicidal feelings
LGBT Foundation: – 0845 3 30 30 30 or 0161 235 8035 (10am-10pm, daily)
Helpline run by Lesbian and gay health charity. Email: info@lgbt.foundation
Hopeline UK https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
Support for under 35’s at risk of suicide 0800 068 4141
If U Care Share Foundation
We know that life can be tough sometimes and we may face difficult times, if you have been bereaved, affected or are thinking of suicide yourself then please do reach out for help and support.
Talk to us...
https://www.ifucareshare.co.uk/
Tel: 0191 387 5661
Crisis Messenger
If you are worried about something, talk to our trained volunteers with our free, confidential and 24/7 text service. Text IUCS to 85258
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