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Samaritans (http://www.samaritans.org.uk)
Samaritans is an organization available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
Tel: 08457 90 90 90 (UK)
Tel: 1850 60 90 90 (Republic of Ireland)
For people who would rather write than talk on the phone, Samaritans also has an e-mail service: jo@samaritans.org


NHS DIRECT (UK) (http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/)
The NHS Direct contact telephone number is 0845 4647 in England and Wales. The telephone service aims to triage symptomatic callers to provide guidance on which healthcare provider the caller should access. If feeling suicidal NHS may call an ambulance for you or assist you in arranging an out of hours hospital appointment.


Befrienders International (http://www.befrienders.org/suicide.htm)
Befrienders listen to people who are lonely, despairing or considering suicide. They don't judge them, don't tell them what to do. They listen. That may not sound much - but it can make the difference between life and death.


SANE (http://www.sane.org.uk/default.htm)
SANE is one of the UK's leading charities concerned with improving the lives of everyone affected by mental illness. SANELINE 0845 767 8000 is the national out of hours telephone helpline providing information and support for anyone affected by mental health problems, including families, carers and health care professionals and service users themselves. Trained volunteers can offer callers a range of information and
emotional support, from facts about symptoms and treatments, the services available to them or reassurance during a time of crisis."


Project SPEAR (http://www.projectspear.com/index1.html)
Project SPEAR is a British charity dedicated to helping those who fit into the extensive category of self-harm. SPEAR supports, befriends, empowers and encourages people. They work with people that are vulnerable and encourage their development and gently nurture an individual towards their goals and at their pace. jo@samaritans.org
Write to us
Chris, P.O. Box 9090
Stirling, FK8 2SA