This month we have been sharing resources to support colleagues who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, and for those who may have a friend or family member who is struggling.
Normalising conversations about suicide is important to breaking down barriers and saving lives. Our guidance shares important signposts to 24/7 support by phone/text and online. It also gives guidance on how to support a colleague, friend or family member who you think may be struggling.
Supporting suicide awareness and prevention, the Premier League and its clubs are working in partnership with Samaritans through their ongoing campaign ‘Together Against Suicide’. By supporting fans affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts they are committed to helping fans by sharing resources such as this powerful video. Please take two minutes to watch it:
Click HERE to watch VIDEO.
Please use or share the resources we have shared HERE. Please also print and share on your workplace notice boards, screens and wellbeing boards.
Here are signposts to further support available both by phone or online. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, or you know someone who is, please use/share these links.
QR Codes Poster – Click HERE you can find our poster sharing QR codes to many online support resources. Please share this poster on your site notice boards and wellbeing boards.
Poster with QR code to ALL support documents shared on UK News.
Sources of phone, text and online support – available 24/7
For urgent support please contact your GP and ask for an emergency appointment. Alternatively call the NHS 111 and ask for urgent support.
- Samaritans: Call 116 123 – https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
- NHS Mental Health Crisis Services: Available locally via NHS Call 111
- SHOUT – https://giveusashout.org/ text SHOUT to 85252 (available 24/7).
A free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
- Suicide Prevention UK – Helpline Call 0800 5870800 – https://spuk.org.uk/ – offering a safe haven for anyone who needs someone to talk to.
- CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – call 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight) https://www.thecalmzone.net/what-we-do. Nationwide helpline and chat service. Life-saving services, information and advice to help anyone struggling with life.
- HOPELINE247 Text: 88247. Call: 0800 068 4141. Free and confidential support for under 35s, information via phone, text message (SMS), email https://papyrus-uk.org/
Further support information:
- How to support yourself if you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts (Samaritans): https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/if-youre-having-difficult-time/how-to-interrupt-your-suicidal-thoughts-guide/
- What to do if you are at risk of suicide (Mental Health UK): https://mentalhealth-uk.org/suicide/
- Guide: Suicidal thoughts – how to cope Click HERE to open
You can find all our resources on the UK News download page HERE – please print and share on your workplace screens, notice boards, and wellbeing boards.