Are you?
- worried about yourself or someone you know?
- depressed or not coping with life?
- hurting … or hurting yourself?
Call HOPELineUK 0800 068 41 41
for help on what to do ……
Facts
HOPELineUK is a specialist telephone helpline service staffed by trained professionals who give non-judgemental support, practical advice and information to
- children, teenagers and young people up to the age of 35 who are worried about themselves
- anyone who is concerned about a young person
They will listen to you in confidence and try to help you deal with your own suicidal thoughts or cope with someone else who may be feeling this way.
From our comprehensive database our helpline team can give you contact details of additional sources of help.
The helpline is open Monday – Friday from 10am – 5pm and 7pm – 10pm, and 2pm – 5pm on weekends.
Calls are free from BT landlines, other networks and mobiles may vary. If the helpline is busy or if you need to call outside opening hours you can leave an ansaphone message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Your call will not appear on your itemised BT telephone bill.
Who we help
- Young people.
- Family: parents, siblings, partners, carers, grandparents.
- Concerned friends: at work, in school, at college.
- Health Professionals: mental health practitioners, GPs, nurses, A & E staff.
- Education Staff: teachers, lecturers, school nurses, education social workers.
- and more: police, ambulance and prison staff, drugs and alcohol services, probation workers.
Why?
Many deaths can be prevented. Suicide is not the inevitable outcome for a distressed young person going through a difficult time.
We know that appropriate help can prevent suicide.
It is important to share your concerns – about yourself or someone else.
We also know that picking up the phone can be the most difficult thing in the world to do.
…….please give us a chance to help…
‘I’m so glad I talked to someone on your helpline. They helped me get things into perspective. I’m feeling more optimistic for the future………’
‘We’ve been walking on eggshells since our daughter took an overdose….thank you for helping us understand. We are now better equipped to help her…..’
‘Good to know you’re there….’