Suicide Support
In times of extreme emotional distress, accessing the right support can be life-saving. This page connects you with organisations that provide immediate assistance, counselling, and ongoing support for individuals facing suicidal thoughts or crises. These services are designed to offer hope, intervention, and guidance during difficult moments.
If You, a Patient, or a Family Member Needs Help:
Here are resources designed to support those struggling with suicidal thoughts or crises:
Suicide Prevention Helplines: Immediate, confidential helplines offering 24/7 support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts. These helplines provide emotional assistance and can connect you with local services for ongoing help.
Mental Health Crisis Teams: Local and national crisis response teams that offer urgent intervention for individuals in critical mental health situations. These teams provide in-person and over-the-phone support.
Counselling and Therapy for Suicidal Individuals: Specialist therapy services and counselling aimed at helping those experiencing suicidal thoughts or severe depression. These services work to provide coping mechanisms and emotional support during crises.
Support Groups for Suicide Survivors and Families: Peer support groups and services for individuals affected by suicide attempts or families who have lost loved ones to suicide. These groups offer a safe space for sharing experiences and finding community support.
Charities and Organisations for Suicide Prevention: National and local charities offering programmes, workshops, and resources aimed at suicide prevention. These organisations also work to raise awareness and educate the public about mental health and suicide.
SSAFA
Support and advice for servicemen, ex-servicemen, and their families.
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website:
0800 731 4880
Salvation Army
Provides various social services, including family tracing.
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website:
01872 225734
Samaritans
Confidential helpline for emotional support.
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website:
116 123, 01872 277277
Saneline
National mental health helpline providing advice and support to those with mental ill health.
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website:
0300 304 7000
Sea Sanctuary
Provides mental health care on board a classic yacht for young people and adults.
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website:
01326 378919
Sexual Health and Contraception (SHAC)
Information on sexual health, contraception, pregnancy, and STIs.
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Smart Savings
Debt advice, money management, and employment skills training.
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website:
01209 212579
St Agnes & Mount Hawke Surgery
Pengarth Road, St Agnes, TR5 0TN
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website:
01872 559881
St Petroc's Society
Provides accommodation, advice, training opportunities, and resettlement for single homeless people.
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website:
01872 264153
Step Change
Free debt advice and management service.
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Phone:
website:
0800 138 1111
SUsie Project
Helps victims of Domestic Violence through training and confidence-building.
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website:
01209 699241
Samaritans
Provides emotional support to anyone in distress.
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website:
116 123, Truro: 01872 277277
Sanctuary Project - Oakleigh House
Respite for adults with mental health problems, referrals made by CMHTs.
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website:
01579 346663
Sea Sanctuary
Commissioned by NHS to provide psychological support
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Sexual Advice Association
Provides information and support via a helpline for sufferers of sexual dysfunction and their partners.
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website:
0207 486 7262
Shelter
Housing information, advice, and advocacy for people in need.
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website:
0808 800 4444, For under 25s: 0808 808 4994
Spectrum
Provides residential care, education, and services for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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website:
01326 371000
St Petrocs Society
Supported accommodation for single homeless people with secondary social, mental health, or offending difficulties.
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website:
01872 264153
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity (SANDS)
Offers support when your baby dies during pregnancy or after birth.
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website:
020 7436 5881