Suicide Prevention

Support for people with suicidal feelings

Information for people who are experiencing suicidal thoughts and need information on where to go for help and support.

Our Suicide Prevention flyer contains information on how to prevent a suicide, the signs that might drive someone to think about suicide, and warning signs. It also has information about national and local sources of support. Available to download here:  Berkshire Suicide Prevention Leaflet [619KB]

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, there are number of organisations that can offer advice and support:

Samaritans Phone: 116 123 or email: jo@samaritans.org. 

Calmzone - Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - Just for Men  

Mind charity website - supporting someone who feels suicidal

Hopeline UK (run by the Papyrus charity): If you are aged under 35, contact by phone, text, email and webchat or visit their website: Papyrus - prevention of young suicide

Stay Alive Suicide Prevention App

The Stay Alive app is a suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide. Click here to find out more.

Support for people Bereaved by Suicide

If you have been affected by suicide and you are experiencing suicidal thoughts yourself, it can be frightening and worrying, but it is common and natural to have thoughts about suicide having lost someone in this way. It is very important that you talk with people who can support you: family or friends, GP or other health professional. If you find yourself in an emergency situation, call 999 and ask for an ambulance or visit your nearest accident and emergency department.

Bereaved by Suicide Service

There is a new Bereaved by Suicide Advocacy Service for anyone in Berkshire, who has been affected by suicide. People referred into this service will be offered tailored bespoke support. For more information see: Amparo - support following a suicide

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) is the only national charity dedicated to meeting the needs of adults bereaved by suicide. You can find out more here: Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)

Berkshire Suicide Prevention Strategy

All six Berkshire Local Authorities have worked on a joint Berkshire Suicide Prevention Strategy [3MB] . It sets out our priorities for suicide prevention and key actions.

Suicide is preventable and we want to work together to reduce these numbers and support families affected. If you want to find out out more about how different agencies are working together across Berkshire to reduce suicides and our priority areas for action, please contact us.