It’s okay not to be okay. If you’re struggling with your nerves or your mental health, you are not alone and you have a right to get support. If you are in an emergency, please contact 999. Below are useful contacts for those who are having suicidal thoughts or have lost someone to suicide:

Samaritans 24/7 Helpline: 116 123

Young Minds: Parents helpline Mon-Fri 9.30-4pm 0808 8025 544 and Youth Textline 24/7 free. Text Shout to 85258. To speak to someone text YM to 85258.

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (Mon and Tuesday 9am-5pm): 0300 1115 065

Domestic abuse, discrimination, online shame pages and bereavement are all serious issues that impact Gypsy, Roma and Travellers’ mental health. Under the heading of mental health, we have links to our ‘Stop Shaming’ campaign, community corner and information on suicide and poor mental health.