Friends and family

If you’re worried about someone and unsure how to reach out, we can help. Whether someone you care about is struggling with life or having thoughts of suicide, we offer clear guidance, awareness talks and practical tools to help you respond with compassion and confidence.

Remember, taking time to check in on someone or asking someone if they are ok, does not mean you have to fix anything and it doesn’t mean you are signing up to be on call 24/7.

Many people worry about saying the wrong thing when someone they care about is struggling. You might wonder how to ask about suicide, worry that bringing it up could put the idea in someone’s head, or feel unsure what to do if they say yes. You don’t have to be a professional to support someone. The links below are here to guide you and help you feel more confident in reaching out.

• How will I know if someone is thinking about suicide?
• How to talk about suicide?
• What if they say yes, they are thinking about suicide?
• Where can they get help?
• Looking after you.
• Frequently Asked Questions

If there isn’t an immediate threat to life, and for non-urgent concerns, our Help and Advice section, may provide support and help you to help someone in distress.

If you would like to learn practical tools to help you respond with compassion and confidence, sign up for one of our awareness talks here.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to you if you have been bereaved by suicide. Whilst no words can heal your heartbreak, we hope that these resources and organisations may help guide you, and those you are supporting, during this difficult time.