If you feel like you might harm yourself or take action to end your life, you need urgent help.
At Sue Ryder, we’re not able to provide emergency support to anyone in crisis because our staff and moderators aren’t trained to do this.
Please:
- Call 999 as soon as possible or
- Go to your nearest A&E.
Even if you don’t feel like you are at immediate risk of hurting yourself, it’s still important to reach out for help. You matter and deserve care and support. Here are some options for you to explore.
Samaritans
Samaritans are available 24/7 to talk about anything that you are worried about. You can call them on 116 123 or email them at jo@samaritans.org.
Shout
Shout offers text based support 24/7 to anyone in crisis. You can text REMEDY to 85258 and talk to them about anything.
Local urgent mental health helpline
You can find your local NHS urgent mental health helpline to find support in your local area.
Papyrus
Papyrus provides help for young people up to the age of 35 at risk of suicide.
- Call: 0800 068 41 41
- text: 07786 209 697 or
- email pat@papyrus-uk.org.
Opening hours are: 10am – 10pm weekdays, 2pm – 10pm weekends, and 2pm – 10pm on bank holidays.
Support outside of the UK
If you’re outside of the UK, Befrienders Worldwide list support helplines around the world.
Worried about another member or post you’ve seen on the community?
Remember, you’re not responsible for anyone else’s wellbeing and it’s really important to take care of yourself.
If you are worried about another member or a post you have seen on the community, please report this to our moderators by pressing the ‘flag’ button on the post you are worried about. A moderator will review your report as soon as possible. You can also email us at online.community@sueryder.org.
You are not alone.
Watch Bianca Neumann, Head of Bereavement at Sue Ryder, explain why you may be having suicidal thoughts during your grief journey - and why it’s so important to reach out for urgent help.
