Get 24/7 support whenever you need it
- Call Samaritans on 116 123
- Text Shout on 85258
- Call Papyrus HopelineUK on 0800 068 4141
- Hub of Hope
- Stay Alive App
- In an emergency call 999
Support for those who may have witnessed a traumatic incident
If you think you may have witnessed a suicide there is help available to support you if you are struggling.
First Hand
First Hand is for anyone affected by witnessing a suicide, when they did not know the person who has died. This may be because you happened to be at a particular location, or because your job involves responding to these incidents.
Greater Manchester Bereavement Service
A confidential information service with dedicated suicide bereavement practitioners to support you through your grief and find the right support for you.
Samaritans
Call the Samaritans on 116 123, they are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Qwell
Qwell offers free, safe and anonymous mental wellbeing support for adults across the UK. They offer online messaging support, peer to peer forums and a range of tools and content.
More resources
Information and services for people who are struggling to cope, wanting to find out how to help someone, are looking for bereavement support or are struggling after witnessing a suspected suicide or sudden death.
Shining a light on suicide
The website has been commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester. The aim of the Shining a Light on Suicide campaign is to prevent suicide and provide support information for those bereaved by suicide and those dealing with suicidal thoughts.
