If you or a colleague are feeling extremely distressed, despairing, or suicidal and need immediate support, please contact one of the services below.
Urgent or Emergency Support Services
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Dorset Connection0800 652 0190 Crisis helpline for mental health advice and support. Also for friends or family members. |
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SAMARITANS116 123 Crisis support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, feeling suicidal. |
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Contact Your GPPhone your GP Surgery or call 111 Request an emergency appointment. |
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ShoutText the word ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 Free, confidential, anonymous text support service, providing crisis support if in emotional distress, struggling to cope or feeling suicidal. |
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Stay AliveSuicide prevention app containing information and tools to help you stay safe in a crisis. |
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