Urgent help
If you’ve seriously injured yourself or taken an overdose call 999 or get immediate medical treatment from A&E. If you are feeling suicidal or in a crisis and feel like you can’t cope, speak to somebody straight away. If possible, make sure you’re not on your own. Search below for free help – there are different services depending on how old you are.
Teen Connect
- Call 0808 8001212
- Text 0771 5661559
- Go online for support
OPEN: Mon-Fri 3.30pm–2.00am
Sat-Sun 6.00pm–2.00am
AGE: 11-18 years
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Safe Zone - crisis support
Visit websiteDue to the coronavirus outbreak, support is currently offered remotely over the phone
- Call 0113 8198189
OPEN: Monday, Thursday and Sundays 7pm – 9pm
AGE: 11-17 years
Dial House - a place to go in crisis
- Currently offering support over the phone and video calls due to Covid-19
- Call 0113 2609328 or text/signal 07922249452 for a referral
OPEN: 6pm – 2am Mon, Weds, Fri, Sat, Sun
AGE: 18+
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Thinking about suicide?
- Call 0800 06841414
- Text 07860039967
- Email pat@papyrus-uk.org
OPEN: Weekdays 9am – 10pm, Weekends/ bank holidays 2pm – 10pm
ANY AGE
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Well-Bean Hope in a Crisis cafe
- Call or text 07769173476
OPEN: Every night 6pm – midnight
AGE: 16+
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Get support
If you’ve been having suicidal feelings or have been in crisis you can also speak to your GP. You can talk about the thoughts you’ve been having in a safe space and they can help you get the support you need. You can get ongoing support in Leeds to talk through your difficult feelings – find out more about ‘What’s in Leeds for me?’ You may feel totally alone and like there’s no hope. No matter how bad things get and how strong those feelings might be, with the right support you’ll be able to overcome these overwhelming feelings.
