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Are you having thoughts and urges about hurting yourself or ending your life?

Please stop, take a deep breath and follow the steps below:

Are you in a crisis?

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Do you have a safety plan?

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Do you feel you can use it?

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Great! Could you call the contacts on your safety plan?

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Could you call the contacts on your safety plan?

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That's a big step

Give your contacts on your safety plan the chance to help.

If this is unsuccessful then there are more options below...

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You are not alone!

Why not try one of the options below?

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Do you feel you can make one with some instructions?

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Why not try one of the options below?

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Do you feel like you are on your way to crisis?

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You could also try some distraction techniques

Distraction techniques

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Here are some more options to help while you are feeling like this:

Call NHS 111 and select option 2 for mental health.

Text the word SUSSEX to 85258. This free, confidential, anonymous text support service is available 24/7

Call the Samaritans helpline on 116 123.

If you feel at risk of harming yourself or others, please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E

Find a list of mental health services near you


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