Suicide Prevention
If you need to talk to someone urgently about your mental health, or you're concerned about a family member, call NHS 111 and select option 2 to be placed in direct contact with a mental health professional in your area. The number is free to call from a landline or mobile, even if you have no credit left.
Crisis Support
For immediate support, please contact:
Black Country Healthcare Foundation Trust 24/7 Helpline: 0800 0086 516
If there is any immediate risk to life, contact the emergency services by calling 999.
Black Country Support
After Suicide Support
Provided by Rethink Mental Health, this service offers:
- 1-1 person-centred emotional and practical support
- 1-1 bereavement counselling
- Bereavement peer support groups
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 10 am – 6 pm (Evening appointments available)
Saturday – Sunday: Appointments can be pre-arranged
Contact:
Samaritans
- Call: 116 123
Kaleidoscope – Shout 85258
A free, confidential 24/7 text messaging service:
- Text ‘TeamKPG’ to 85258
Black Country
Mental Health Helpline
For immediate advice and support:
- Call: 0800 008 6516 (24/7 Helpline)
- If in Sandwell or Wolverhampton, call 0345 646 0827, press 1. For Dudley or Walsall, press 2.
Papyrus Hopeline 24/7
For children and young people under 35 experiencing thoughts of suicide:
- Call: 0800 068 4141
- Text: 07860039967
- Email:pat@papyrus-uk.org
Kaleidoscope Sanctuary Hub
A free, confidential 24/7 text messaging service:
- Webpage: Sanctuary Hub
- Visit: Hope House, 321 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8LU
- Call: 0121 565 5605
- Text: TeamKPG to 85258
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 6 pm – 11 pm | Saturday & Sunday: 12 (noon) – 11 pm
Free Suicide Prevention Training in Sandwell
Sandwell offers free Suicide Prevention Training by PAPYRUS for those working and volunteering in the six towns. To secure your place, scan the QR code or email englandnorth@papyrus-uk.org.
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