Resources

If you are finding yourself having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, it is important that you seek help by calling one of the following numbers: 

•  NHS 111 Service: 111 – select the mental health option (any time of the day or night)
•  Lifeline: 0808 808 2121 (11:00am – 11:00pm every day)
•  Samaritans: 116 123 (any time of the day or night)

If you need help because of domestic abuse or violence, please don’t wait:

• Call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline Refuge on 0808 2000 247
• For instructions on what to do if you need urgent police help through the 999 service but can’t speak, click here.

The government has increased support for people under threat of domestic abuse, and there are several organisations who can help:

Support for victims of domestic abuse

If you are experiencing any form of violence or abuse from somebody you live with, remote counselling may not be suitable and could even put you at further risk of harm.

If you are concerned about your own behaviour towards others, or think that you are at risk of hurting somebody you live with:

• Contact the Respect helpline on 0808 8024040.