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If you need immediate assistance, you can contact the North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent urgent NHS mental health helpline at 0800 0328 728, then press option 1. For those in the rest of Staffordshire or South Staffordshire, the urgent NHS mental health helpline is available at 0808 196 3002, operating 24/7. Additionally, South Staffordshire offers mental health text support; simply text 07507 330605 for assistance any time of day, including weekends and bank holidays, although response times may vary based on demand. In North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, you can also reach crisis text support by texting 07312 263117 to connect with a mental health professional 24/7. If you're a veteran seeking help, don't hesitate to contact the veterans centre for dedicated veterans support.

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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. We connect people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen. Whether you're looking to contact a veterans centre for support or need a mental health helpline, we are here to help. We facilitate connections between those seeking change and those who need to listen. Our trained volunteers, who have been there before, stand ready to assist those struggling now, including veterans in need of support.

For veterans and their families in need of support, our mental health helpline is available at 0800 138 1619, 24/7, 365 days a year. You can also contact us via text at 07537 173683 or email us at helpline@combatstress.org.uk. This veterans support helpline is dedicated to assisting veterans, serving personnel, and their families with issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, flashbacks, and sleep problems. Don't hesitate to reach out and contact the veterans centre for the help you need.

NHS veterans’ mental health service provides essential support for veterans, reservists, service leavers, and those currently serving personnel due to leave, including those in Staffordshire as part of the Midlands Op COURAGE area. To contact the veterans centre, you can reach out at 0300 323 0137 or via email at mevs.mhm@nhs.net. For emotional support, there is a dedicated line available at 0300 323 0139, open 24/7. If you are still serving and need assistance, the Military Mental Health Helpline can be contacted at 0800 323 4444, as listed by Midlands Op COURAGE for ongoing support.

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Helping people end their misery, not their lives

People who feel suicidal often express that they don’t truly want to die—they simply wish for the pain and misery to cease. However, when you’re struggling, the path forward can seem obscured, making suicide appear to be the only solution. We understand that this isn’t the case; there’s always a reason to hold on.

That’s why our mission is to help people end their misery, not their lives. We provide vital life-saving services, information, and advice through our mental health helpline to assist anyone grappling with life's challenges that can lead to feelings of despair. We also offer veterans support and trusted tools that provide practical ways to manage your mental health. Our commitment extends to campaigning for the knowledge and skills necessary to unite against suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact the veterans centre or reach out to our helpline.

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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. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, you can also contact the veterans centre for additional support. 

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