Episode 44: Suicide Prevention

Mitchell Lewin & Joel May are Talking Shrimp 🦐 Content creators from Shrewsbury, UK. Podcasters, Ghost Hunters, Gamers, Football Experts, and just all-round Great Guys. New Video Every Wednesday 6pm 🎥 New Podcaster Every Friday 6pm 🎙️ Email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@shrimpthattalks⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for listening. This podcast may include strong language and topics that some may find uncomfortable. In the UK, there are several resources available for individuals in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts: ### Helpline Numbers: - **Samaritans:** - **Phone:** 116 123 (24/7, free to call) - **Email:** [email protected] - **Website:** [Samaritans](https://www.samaritans.org) - **Shout:** - **Text:** Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7) - **Website:** [Shout](https://giveusashout.org) - **CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably):** - **Phone:** 0800 58 58 58 (5 PM to midnight daily) - **Webchat:** Available via their website - **Website:** [CALM](https://www.thecalmzone.net) - **Papyrus (for young people under 35):** - **Phone:** 0800 068 41 41 (9 AM to midnight every day) - **Text:** 07860 039967 - **Email:** [email protected] - **Website:** [Papyrus](https://www.papyrus-uk.org) - **Mind:** - **Phone:** 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM) - **Text:** 86463 - **Email:** [email protected] - **Website:** [Mind](https://www.mind.org.uk) - **Rethink Mental Illness:** - **Phone:** 0808 801 0525 (Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 4 PM) - **Email:** [email protected] - **Website:** [Rethink Mental Illness](https://www.rethink.org) ### Additional Resources: - **NHS:** - **Emergency services:** Call 999 if someone is at immediate risk. - **Non-emergency:** Call 111 for urgent but not life-threatening help. - **Website:** [NHS Mental Health Services](https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services) These resources provide confidential support and can offer guidance, counseling, and intervention in times of crisis.