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 North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent urgent NHS mental health helpline
0800 0328 728, then press option 1.  

Rest of Staffordshire / South Staffordshire urgent NHS mental health helpline
0808 196 3002 - 24/7.  

South Staffordshire mental health text support
Text 07507 330605. This operates 24 hours a day, including weekends and bank holidays, though replies may vary depending on demand. 

North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent crisis text support
Text 07312 263117 to speak with a mental health professional by text, 24/7. 

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Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Samaritans is the charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen. People calling for change with those who need to listen. People who've been there before with those struggling now. 

Veterans and families helpline
0800 138 1619 - 24/7, 365 days a year.
Text: 07537 173683
Email: helpline@combatstress.org.uk
This helpline is for veterans, serving personnel and families, including support for trauma, anxiety, depression, flashbacks and sleep problems. 

NHS veterans’ mental health service
Referral / contact: 0300 323 0137
Email: mevs.mhm@nhs.net
Emotional support line: 0300 323 0139 - open 24/7.
This is for veterans, reservists, service leavers and serving personnel due to leave, including Staffordshire as part of the Midlands Op COURAGE area. 

Military Mental Health Helpline - if still serving
0800 323 4444. Midlands Op COURAGE lists this for people still serving. 

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Helping people end their misery, not their lives

People who feel suicidal will often say that they don’t want to die - they want the pain and misery they’re experiencing to end.

But when you’re struggling, you often can’t see a way out. You see suicide as the only option. But we know it’s not. We know there’s always a reason to stay.

That’s why our mission is to help people end their misery, not their lives.

• We provide life-saving services, information and advice to help anyone struggling with life navigate the issues that can make us feel miserable.
• We’ve got trusted tools that give you practical ways to manage your mental health.
• We campaign to make sure everyone has the knowledge and skills to unite against suicide.

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Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope.

As a digital service, Shout became vital during Covid-19, as one of the few mental health services able to operate as normal at this time. We have seen the need for our support remain high through the UK's cost of living crisis.