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.
U Can Cope
Blog offering news and updates on the U Can Cope campaign for World Suicide Day.
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Valued Lives
Offers crisis service, community-based care, therapeutic activities, enablement, and general advocacy.
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01209 484495
Victim Support
Free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their families, and friends.
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0808 168 9111
Waves
Free counselling and outreach service for people who have experienced domestic abuse.
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01872 225629
Willow Centre
A specialist centre in Truro providing support to people affected by rape or sexual assault.
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01872 272059
YMCA
Helping to house disadvantaged young people throughout the county. A free, confidential and independent advice service.
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01736 334820
Young Minds
Provides support to children and young people (up to 18) with emotional, behavioural, or mental health issues.
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0808 802 5544
Young People Cornwall
Information, advice, and guidance (IAG) and mentoring for young people, plus employability support.
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01872 222447
iSight Cornwall
Support for the blind or visually impaired.
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01872 261110
United Response
Support services for people with learning disabilities, autism, and more.
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01872 250 150
Wave Project
Supports young people through confidence building activities such as surf projects.
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West Cornwall Women's Aid
Provides accommodation, support, and information to women in abusive relationships.
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01736 367539
With You
Information, counselling, rehabilitation, and other specialist services for people with drug or alcohol dependency.
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YZUP (Wise Up)
Offers support, information, and advice to young people under 18 about drugs and alcohol.
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01872 300816
Young Minds Crisis Messenger
24/7 crisis support for young people
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Text YM to 85258
Zebs Youths Project
Information and support to young people about alcohol, drugs, and other health/youth issues.
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01872 222447