Mental health crisis
If you are worried about your own or someone else’s mental health, call 111 and select the mental health option (option 2). This call is free and will enable you to speak to a mental health professional in Cornwall. Anyone, any age, any time. You can also call the Samaritans on 116 123 or text ‘Shout’ to 85258
Call 999 or go to the emergency department now if:
- someone's life is at risk, for example they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose
- you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe
People in Mind
A collaboration between a number of community sector organisations. They offer non-urgent mental health support for people who are 16 and older in in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly. You can call 01872 266383 via a dedicated telephone line 7 days a week 8am – 8pm or email welcome@kernowgateway.org.uk
Additional resources for emotional and psychological wellbeing can be found on the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust website.
Have you or someone else been affected by suicide?
Being bereaved by suicide can have an impact on loved ones left behind.
In Cornwall we have a dedicated service which can support friends and family of someone who has died by suicide. The Suicide Liaison Service provides support through trained professionals with specialist skills. If you or someone you know would like to access this free service you can call them direct on 01208 871905, or referrals can be made by your GP/health professional.
The Help at Hand book is full of helpful tips and information for anyone who needs support after someone has died by suicide.
Penhaligons Friends are a charity which support children, young people, parents and carers who have been bereaved.
At work
If you have been affected by the suicide of a work colleague, our suicide in the workplace pack is available for you to download. We hope that you'll never need it, but we want to make sure you're equipped if you do.
It provides useful information for when the crisis happens, helps to spot signs of post traumatic stress, and secondary trauma. This could happen in colleagues in the weeks that follow. It's important to identify any staff who might be struggling and to let everyone know that it's OK to admit they are struggling
Mental Health Safety Plans
Mental Health Safety Plans can support those bereaved by suicide with their own mental health. Please have a look at our Mental Health Safety Plan page for more support.