Talk with your friends
Perhaps something we can all do
Perhaps something we can all do
It’s so important to look out for your friends and colleagues (and family). Whilst helping us through donations, raising funds and volunteering your services are vital for us to deliver on our purpose, something as simple as this – just talking to your friends and colleagues (and family), and asking them how they are, can make such a difference.
Here at WTF, we think this is the best way you could actually get involved – by talking. If you’re worried about someone, whatever their age, talk to them. Very often people who are struggling just want someone to ask them how they are, how they really are. You know them well , you can understand them when they respond. And so, listen. Really listen. You could pick up something others might not detect and then be able to help them.
Whatever you do, don’t shy away from asking. You could just save a life.
It’s not always easy to get started but there are websites out there that can provide great information on ‘checking in’ with your mates. How to approach them, how to phrase the questions, etc.. Take a look at these for some ideas:
Also for more general resources as well as other reading, listening and watching materials for starting conversations see our ‘Help someone’ sections. Use the boxes below to get started.
Help to help you support someone
Person is under 18
Person is 18 or over
If you are concerned about someone else, then click on the age appropriate button above. Here you will find access to resources that can help you to help that person and also importantly information about how you can help yourself.
Press the ‘ Hide page ‘ button to go quickly to ‘google.co.uk‘.
For great advice (from Childline) on covering
your tracks, click ‘ Cover tracks ‘ button
