Suicide and Self Harm

If you are feeling suicidal there may be people you can talk to who want to help:

if you need urgent help call 999
Urgent mental health support contact NHS 111 and select the mental health option, you can call on behalf of someone
speak to a friend, family member or someone you trust as they may be able to help you calm down and find some breathing space
call the Samaritans 24-hour support service on 116 123
go to your nearest accident and emergency (A&E) department and tell the staff how you are feeling
make an urgent appointment to see your GP
text SHOUT to 85258

Preventing Suicide in Lincolnshire

Suicide is not inevitable. The Suicide Prevention Steering Group (SPSG) have co-ordinated suicide prevention efforts in Lincolnshire into a central hub of information for anyone in Lincolnshire who is looking for support or information on suicide. Please visit the haylincolnshire.co.uk/suicide-prevention website pages.

The Staying Safe website has resources to help staying safe from suicidal thoughts.

Further advice and support can also be found on, the national NHS website.

Amparo offer support after someone may have died by suicide. For practical and emotional support, or to refer yourself or someone you know for counselling, call the service on 03300 889255 or visit the Amparo website to make a referral. One of the experienced Lincolnshire-based liaison workers will contact you within 24 hours to discuss support.

Self Harm and Suicide Prevention Services

Harmless is a passionate organisation which works to address and overcome issues related to self-harm and suicide. Harmless works hard to develop, implement and drive policy and services in this area of expertise.

Harmless offers a multitude of services and various different projects. However, Harmless are not currently funded to provide out of area support. (Those outside Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Rutland).

The Tomorrow Project

The Tomorrow Project is a confidential suicide prevention project that has been set up to support individuals and communities to prevent suicide. Suicide is a decision that someone makes to end their life when they feel overwhelmed by their circumstances, when the struggles they face seem too difficult or painful or they have run out of options. For more information contact info@tomorrowproject.org.uk or text 07594 008 356. This service does not provide 24/7 support.

CHESS

CHESS stands for Crisis Help; Emotional & Social Support. This offer is a digital café for men to share experiences, explore support options and learn wellbeing techniques.

People can self-refer or be referred using the CHESS Referral Form.

Below are some other resources available to those affected by suicide and self harm: