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Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. They offer a service by telephone, email, letter and face to face in most branches.
PAPYRUS (Prevention of Suicide)
PAPYRUS is a national charity committed to the prevention of young suicide.Its helpline, HOPELineUK - phone 0870 170 4000 - is staffed by trained professionals providing practical advice, support and information, in total confidence and anonymity - how to cope, what to say and do. Parents, carers, friends, professionals, colleagues, or anyone concerned that someone they know is feeling suicidal should never hesitate to call. PAPYRUS publishes useful resources which can be downloaded free-of-char