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Suicide

"I NEED HELP NOW!"

If you are in crisis and need support or someone to talk to right now, Samaritans is there for you no matter where you are or what age you are. Samaritans provides confidential, non-judgemental support, 24 hours a day for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Call: 116 123, or email: [email protected]

You also contact the Switchboard, the LGBTQ+ helpline on 0800 0119 100, 10am-10pm, 365 days a year. 

If you are thinking about ending your life or acting on thoughts of suicide please call 999 (or 112 if you live outside of the UK) immediately and ask for an ambulance. There will be no judgement, only people who want to help you. 


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