Suicide is a serious public health issue and a lot of people often feel they are on their own. You are not alone, here are some resources in Milton Keynes to support anyone having suicidal thoughts.
Today (September 10) marks World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide is a significant public health issue in the UK. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), more than 5,000 people die by suicide each year.
Here are some suicide prevention and mental health support resources available in Milton Keynes:
1. Samaritans Milton Keynes
- Helpline: 116 123 (24/7, free, confidential)
- Website: www.samaritans.org
- Samaritans offer support to anyone experiencing distress or suicidal thoughts. You can call, email, or visit their branch for face-to-face support.
2. Mind BLMK (Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes)
- Phone: 0300 330 0648
- Email: info@mind-blmk.org.uk
- Website: www.mind-blmk.org.uk
- Mind BLMK provides mental health support, crisis intervention, counselling, and wellbeing services in Milton Keynes.
3. Shout 85258
- Text: 85258 (24/7, free, confidential)
- Shout offers text-based support for anyone in crisis or feeling suicidal. It’s a free service to use from anywhere in Milton Keynes.
4. MK Talking Therapies
- Phone: 01908 725099
- Website: www.mktalkingtherapies.nhs.uk
- Milton Keynes Talking Therapies offers free, NHS-provided support, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and other forms of counselling.
5. Childline
- Helpline: 0800 1111 (for under 19s, 24/7, free, confidential)
- Website: www.childline.org.uk
- Provides confidential support for children and young people in Milton Keynes and across the UK facing issues related to mental health, including suicidal thoughts.
6. Papyrus HOPELINEUK (For Young People)
- Phone: 0800 068 4141
- Text: 07860 039967
- Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
- Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
- Papyrus specialises in supporting young people aged 35 and under who are struggling with suicidal thoughts.
7. MK ACT (Domestic Abuse Support)
- Phone: 0344 375 4307
- Website: www.mkact.com
- MK ACT provides support for individuals experiencing domestic violence, which can often contribute to mental health crises.
These resources offer critical support for anyone in Milton Keynes experiencing mental health struggles, crisis situations, or suicidal thoughts.
