Suicide
Suicide hotlines
Get the help and support you deserve – with a 30% increase in suicides in healthcare since 2000 and rising numbers in construction and other industries, SHP is keen to address this and support its audience.
Below is a list of trusted prevention resources that we encourage you share around your colleagues and workplace. It is the time to fight the stigma and raise our voices in unity. Join us in the fight against stigmatised mental illness.
You are not alone.
NHS Choices – Suicide
“If you are feeling like you want to die, it’s important to tell someone”
The Samaritans
“We’re working together to make sure fewer people die by suicide”
Number – 116 123
Email – [email protected]
You Can Cope campaign
Mind
“We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.”
0300 123 3393
Suicidal Feelings
Elefriends Online Community
Mates in Mind
“Be a mate. Be the change.”
020 3510 5018
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity 24/7 helpline
24/7 Free and confidential advice on all mental wellbeing issues. The helpline also offers support and help with physical wellbeing and financial support.
UK – 0345 605 1956
ROI – 1800 030 122
Papyrus
“Prevention of Young Suicide”
Number – 0800 068 4141
I’m worried about someone
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
“The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK and the cause of 18 deaths every day.”
Number – 0800 58 58 58
ChildLine
“Childine is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything”
Number – 0800 11 11
Coping with suicidal feelings
Mental health Apps
Headspace
TRY FOR FREE
“Your guide to health and happiness – Live a healthier, happier, more well-rested life with Headspace”
Calm
TRY FOR FREE
“Discover Calm – The #1 App for Meditation and Sleep”
Big White Wall
FREE
“You’re not alone. Get things off your chest. Get support today”
Blue Ice App
FREE
“BlueIce is an evidenced-based app to help young people manage their emotions and reduce urges to self-harm”
Calm Harm
FREE
“The urge to self-harm is like a wave. It feels the most powerful when you start wanting to do it. Learn to ride the wave with the free Calm Harm app”.
Construction Industry Helpline App
FREE
Information, Guidance and Support on a wide variety of emotional, physical and financial wellbeing issues.
SHP has compiled a list of additional sources of useful health and safety resources for health, safety and wellbeing professionals.
Suicide hotlines
A list of trusted suicide prevention resources that we encourage you share around your colleagues and workplace.
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