Crisis and Signposts

Sometimes life can feel so heavy and overwhelming that it's difficult to see a way through.

If you've come to this page because you're in crisis, are having thoughts of suicide, or are making plans to end your life, please know that you don't have to face this alone. There are specialist services available to support you:

• Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, available 24 hours a day).
• Papyrus HOPELINE247 (for children, young people under 35, and those supporting them) – Call 0300 102 2470, text 88247, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Visit the Papyrus website for more information.
• If you believe there is an immediate risk to your life or you cannot keep yourself safe, call 999 or go to your nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) department for emergency support.

Please note that I am unable to provide crisis or emergency support. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, please contact one of the services above.

 

Resources

 

Many people experience feeling vulnerable, are overwhelmed by their current situation or have fleeting thoughts of suicide. Although these experiences can feel incredibly frightening and isolating, they often change with time and the right support.
The resources described below include safety plans, coping strategies, and practical tools that may help you manage difficult moments and support you in staying safe

• Distraction Techniques and Coping Strategies – A practical Papyrus guide offering a wide range of physical, creative, and self-soothing ideas to help when you're feeling overwhelmed.

• If You're Thinking About Suicide – An informative guide containing practical information, stories of hope, and details of additional sources of support.

• Stay Safe Plan and Suicide Safety Plan – These resources help you think about what helps you stay safe, who you can turn to for support, ways to distract yourself during overwhelming moments, and practical steps you can take to reduce risk.

• The Neurodivergent adapted safety plan is a resource created by Dr Megan Anna Neff, it is free to download and looks at crisis through a Neurodivergent framework of sensory overwhelm, shutdowns and nervous system dysregulation.