Suicide Prevention Support Services
Suicidal thoughts and feelings can happen to anyone and are often a response to overwhelming stress, mental health struggles, or life challenges. Many people experience these feelings at some point in their lives, and support is available to help you through difficult times.
With the right understanding and care, it’s possible to find hope, safety, and ways to feel better. There are trained professionals, community services, and helpful tools in the Merton area ready to listen and provide support whenever you need it.
Reaching out is a brave and important first step. You deserve help, understanding, and a chance to feel supported.
How to Get Help in Merton:
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Samaritans provide free emotional support, advice & information, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Call: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: www.samaritans.org
visit some branches in-person
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SANEline provide support to people struggling with their mental health or supporting someone who is.
Telephone: 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10pm every day)
Website: https://www.sane.org.uk/how-we-help/emotional-support/saneline-services
Email: support@sane.org.uk
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National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK are a supportive listening service for anyone with suicidal thoughts.
Telephone: 0800 689 5652 (6pm- midnight every day)
Website: https://spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline/
Email: info@spuk.org.uk
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Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) support people affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts.
Telephone: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day)
Website: www.thecalmzone.net
Webchat: https://www.thecalmzone.net/suicide-prevention-helpline
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Papyrus HOPELINEUK supports people under 35 who are struggling with suicidal feelings.
Telephone: 0800 068 4141 (24 hours, 7 days a week)
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Text: 07786 209 697
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The Nightline Association’s Nightlinesare student-run listening & information services for university students, available every night via phone, instant messaging, text, and in-person.
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Shout is a free, confidential 24/7 text service for people in crisis.
Text: the word ‘SHOUT’ (or ‘YM’ if you’re under 19) to 85258.
Website: https://giveusashout.org/
SHOUT SELF-HELP RESOURCES: Resources and support for your mental wellbeing. | Shout 85258
Be A Mate: Text “BEAMATE” for free 24/7 support at 85258
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James’ Place offers free, life-saving therapy to men in suicidal crisis. Help for suicidal men in Liverpool, London and Newcastle | James' Place
Website: www.jamesplace.org.uk
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Get advice from 111 online or call 111 and select the mental health option.
Website: https://111.nhs.uk/triage/check-your-mental-health-symptoms