What to do if you're in Crisis

"I am having thoughts of suicide and believe that I am in immediate danger."

To talk to someone who is trained to listen, contact the Samaritans on 116 123 (a free call number). They are open 24 hours a day.

If you have a crisis card that you have prepared based on previous experience, get that now and contact your support people.

"I have taken an overdose or I am about to seriously harm or kill myself."

Call 999. The call is free. You can ask to stay on the line while you wait for help to arrive.

Alternatively you can go to the nearest Accident and Emergency department (A&E).

"I fear that I am about to seriously harm or kill another person."

Call 999 and ask for help. The call is free. You can ask to stay on the line while you wait for help to arrive.

Residents of Middlesbrough and Stockton can go to the Crisis Assessment Suite at Roseberry Park, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3AF.

"Someone I know is in immediate danger of seriously harming / killing themselves or endangering someone else."

Contact social services. They can arrange for the person to be assessed under the Mental Health Act. Please be aware that this could lead to the person being sectioned in hospital and treated without their consent.

Contact NHS direct on 0845 4647 to get out of office numbers for their local area social and mental health services.

Call 999 if you cannot get through anywhere else.

Understanding suicidal thoughts and feelings

If you are feeling suicidal it is likely that you have been experiencing a growing sense of hopelessness and worthlessness over a period of time. You will be more vulnerable to suicidal thoughts and feelings if you feel unable to solve the difficulties in your life.

For advice and information, videos and downloads, aimed at helping you understand what suicidal feelings are, possible causes and learning how to cope, visit the Mind UK website.

mind.org.uk

Supporting someone who feels suicidal

It can be very upsetting if someone close to you thinks about taking their own life. It's understandable to feel shocked, frightened or angry. However, it's important to try not to judge that person or blame them for the way they are feeling.

The Mind UK website has practical advice and information on how to support someone who feels suicidal, including suggestions for what you can do and where you can go for support.

mind.org.uk

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