Supporting someone (under 18) as a friend
We would always urge you to encourage them to talk to someone too – it’s Why Talking Fixes. Please tell them that talking with someone who is there to support them, can guide them most effectively to positive solutions and positive outcomes.
Texting options for you to help them
Text
to
and text with a trained volunteer
Try either of the options below in order to get support on how you can best support the person you are concerned about.
See below for more info about CRISIS TEXT LINE and a short video for more information.
Every texter is connected with a real-life human being trained to bring people from a hot moment to a cool calm place through active listening and collaborative problem-solving. All of the Crisis Volunteers donate their time to helping people in crisis.
For more info watch the video or visit the SHOUT website here – Shout crisis text line
See below for more info about HOPELINEUK provided by PAPYRUS (prevention of young suicide).
HOPELINE247 advisers are all trained to help you focus on staying safe from suicide. Their training enables them to provide advice and support that may help you to move forward and stay alive. After your first contact you will receive an automated response with the HOPELINE247 opening hours, after that, your message will be picked up by one of their advisors who will get to know more about your individual situation so that the best help can be provided.
The video below from HopelineUK covers your mobile phone (phone support and text support). Note both text line numbers (the one above and the one in the video) are valid, but during the Coronavirus pandemic, it is suggested to use the number above rather than the one in the video.
For more information on HopelineUK please use this link: HOPELINE247.
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For great advice (from Childline) on covering
your tracks, click ‘ Cover tracks ‘ button
