Self‑harm and suicide support

Urgent help

• Call 999 if someone is in immediate danger.
• NHS provides urgent help for mental health. You can call 111 selecting the mental health option.
• A GP can advise on treatment and help you access mental health services. You may be able to refer yourself to some services.

Support for young people

If you are a young person struggling with self-harm or thoughts of suicide, find out how to access support by talking to your GP.

Translated Information Resources

A range of mental health and wellbeing information is available in multiple languages to support individuals, families, carers, and professionals:

• Translations of our mental health information - Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Translations - NHS inform

The Link - Crisis support in Cheshire East

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The Link is a safe, welcoming and supportive community space for adults aged 18 and over who are experiencing a mental health crisis, or who are looking for support to prevent things from reaching crisis point The service is open 7 days a week at the following locations:

The Link Macclesfield 1 Park Street SK11 6SR 10am - 10pm

The Link Crewe 108 Nantwich Road CW2 6AT 2pm - 10pm

Ongoing support

Services available to meet individual needs.

• Samaritans – 24/7 listening support. Phone: 116 123 Email jo@samaritans.org
• Mentell – Confidential support circles for men (online or in person).
• The Silver Line – 24/7 support and friendship for older people. Phone: 0800 470 8090
• Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline – Safe space to talk, 10am–10pm daily. Phone: 0300 330 0630
• Young Minds – Support for young people and parents, including a parents’ helpline and online chat.

Support for people affected by suicide

• The Martin Gallier Project, working in partnership with Alfie’s Squad, offer FREE specialist support for individuals, families, children and young people affected by suicide loss, with no waiting lists or barriers to access. Referrals are made through The Martin Gallier Project, with initial contact offered within 24 hours.
  
  For support or to make a referral visit: The Martin Gallier Project - Consent Form or phone: 0151 644 0294 (9.30am to 4.30pm, 7 days a week)
• SOBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide) – Peer support for anyone bereaved by suicide.
• 2 Wish – Support for those affected by the sudden death of a young person.
• Samaritans Step by Step – Practical support for schools and youth settings after a suspected or attempted suicide.

Safety planning resources

Tools to help someone stay safe during a crisis: 

• Stay Alive Suicide Prevention app
• Help someone create a 'safety plan' (Samaritans)
• Safety Planning (Every Life Matters)
• Keep safe cope well plan

Partner websites

• No more Suicide offers support, resources, and commissioned services available in Cheshire and Merseyside.
• NHS suicide support pages offer advice, support and related facts.