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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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Community Mental Health Team

For information on which team covers your area

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01208 251300

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 Eating Disorder Service

Offers community-based treatment for people with a clinical diagnosis of an eating disorder.

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0845 207 7711 (Option 1 East, Option 2 Mid, Option 3 West)

Cornwall Health for Homeless

Provides healthcare for single homeless people who may otherwise not prioritize their health or register with a GP.

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01872 242294

Cornwall One Parent Support

Committed to improving the life of one-parent families by relieving isolation and increasing leisure activities.

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01726 65417 / 07887 656335

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

Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)

Services for adults aged 18-75 with severe and enduring mental illness.

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0845 207 7711 (Options 1, 2, or 3)

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 Health for Homeless

Clinics across Cornwall, drop-in, no appointment needed

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01872 273617

Cornwall Mind

Wellbeing services for mental ill health

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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

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