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.
Christians Against Poverty
Working to help release people from debt, poverty, and their causes.
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Citizens Advice - Consumer Help
Advice for consumers from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
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03 454 04 05 06
Combat Stress
Leading UK charity for veterans's mental health
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Cornwall Bereavement Network
Makes support easily accessible to those experiencing bereavement
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Cornwall Council - Leisure Centres
Information for council-run leisure centres for swimming, exercise, and sports.
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0300 1234 100
Cornwall Refuge Trust
Refuge accommodation and support services for women and children.
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01872 225629
Citizens Advice
Free, confidential, and impartial advice on most issues.
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03 444 111 444
Coastline Care
Service for homeless and vulnerably housed adults.
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01209 200086
Combat Stress
Supports veterans with mental health problems.
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0800 138 1619
Cornwall Community Foundation
Awards small grants to small organisations
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01566 779333
Cornwall Eating Disorder Service
Treatment for people with a clinical diagnosis of an eating disorder
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01872 221434
Cornwall Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (CRASAC)
Support, advice, and counselling for victims of rape and abuse.
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01872 262100
Cornwall Survivors Group
Support group for adult males who have been victims of rape.
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07800 940558