You are not alone
Suicide & self-harm help
Whatever brought you here, staying alive tonight is enough. Talk to one of these free UK lines — no judgement, no cost, no need to explain everything.
UK crisis lines
PAPYRUS HOPELINE247
For anyone under 35 with suicidal thoughts, or worried about someone under 35.
A simple safety plan
You don't have to do it all — just the next step. This plan is based on the NHS & Stanley-Brown safety plan model.
- 1Right now: get through the next hour
Move away from anything you could use to hurt yourself. Ask someone to hold medication or sharp things for you. Cold water on your face or hands, a walk outside, or a loud song can break the moment.
- 2Warning signs I can spot
Write down thoughts, feelings, situations or times of day that usually come before a crisis. Noticing them early gives you more choices.
- 3Things that calm me
List 3 things that have helped before — a song, a place, a person, a game, a pet, a hot shower. Keep the list on your phone.
- 4People I can reach
Two people you'll actually contact — a friend, family member, teacher, GP. Add their number now, not later.
- 5Professional help
Your GP, school counsellor or NHS 111 option 2. Save Samaritans (116 123) and Shout (text SHOUT to 85258) in your phone.
- 6Make my space safer
Give medications to someone you trust or lock them away. Ask a friend to keep anything dangerous for you tonight.
Worried about someone else?
- · Ask directly. "Are you thinking about suicide?" doesn't put the idea there — it opens a door.
- · Listen without fixing. Reflect back what you hear. Don't argue with their feelings.
- · Remove means if safe. Medication locked away, sharp things out of reach.
- · Stay with them. Don't leave them alone in an active crisis.
- · Get help together. Ring Samaritans, 111 option 2, or 999 with them — not for them.
- · Look after you too. Supporting someone suicidal is heavy. Samaritans will listen to you as well.
If you self-harmed and need medical care, please go to A&E or call 999 — staff have seen this before and will help without shame.