Tools, resources and support services for staying safe
Suicide prevention and crisis support services
The below services are available 24/7 and can support with feelings of suicide and crisis. If you feel like yourself or someone else is in immediate danger, contact emergency services:
Samaritans
- Call: 116 123
- Website
SHOUT
Text: ‘STW’ to 85258
NHS urgent mental health
- Call: 111 (option 2)
- Emergency services call: 999
Mental Health Access Team
Referral point for all the trusts’ adult mental health services, including people with dementia. They help people get the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
- Website
- Call: 0808 196 4501
- Email: access.shropshire@mpft.nhs.uk
Tools and resources
Practical tools can help you manage difficult thoughts, stay safe, and access support when you need it.
Safety planning
A safety plan can help you identify ways to cope, stay safe, and access support during difficult times. Find out more from the video on this page and our safety planning page.
Stay Alive app
The Stay Alive app is a free suicide prevention resource with useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis.
MIND
- ‘How to Cope During a Crisis’ - tools and calming exercises to get you through a mental health crisis
- ‘How can I distract myself?’ - simple activities to help provide a break from overwhelming thoughts
- Planning for a crisis isn't always easy, but thinking ahead about the support you might need can help you feel more prepared. How to plan for a mental health crisis offers useful advice
Hub of Hope
- Hub of Hope: - the UK’s largest mental health support directory
Social prescribing services
Social prescribers offer non-judgemental support to access community services and activities that improve your physical & mental health, wellbeing and independence. For more information talk to your GP or visit the website.
You don't have to face things alone. Finding the right support can help. The following are all free to access...
