Prevention
Our team are able to provide emotional and practical support to those that are experiencing thoughts of suicide.
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Our service
Feeling helpless, worthless or hopeless are common feelings associated with feeling suicidal. Often, these thoughts can be overwhelming and prevent you from feeling anything else. Sharing or expressing these feelings can be helpful.
We know how important it is to provide timely support at an appropriate time and place. That's why we will work alongside everybody who comes into our service to see how we can best support their journey specifically.
If you feel like you are at risk, there are lots of services available to help you. If you or someone you know needs urgent help, call 999
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Practical and emotional support
When working with a designated Support Officer, we will take time to understand your situation, listen to your needs, and explore how we can best help you. Our team can focus on a bespoke plan, which can include emotional and practical support to those who are experiencing thoughts of suicide.
Get Support
Our Suicide Prevention Support service is available throughout County Durham (excluding Darlington). We provide early, responsive and empathetic support, helping individuals find safety and hope when things feel most difficult.
We’re ready to give you the support and guidance that’s needed.
To make a referral, get in touch with our team today. We’re ready to provide the support and guidance that’s needed.
What to expect
- Initial contact
- After speaking to our team, we can begin to understand how we can best support you and your needs.
- Sharing resources
- Our team will share some resources, as well as helping you access other services which may benefit you alongside us.
- Supporting needs
- With the bespoke plan, our Support Officer will continuously support your emotional and practical needs.
- Adjusting to you
- We recognise that situations change over time, which is why our support is flexible and adjustable to your needs.
- Continuing support
- We offer an open service, which means you are able to recontact If U Care Share at any time in the future.
Make a referral
Our Suicide Prevention Support service is available throughout County Durham (excluding Darlington). Professionals can refer someone to our service by completing the form below.
Crisis messenger
If you are worried about something, talk to trained volunteers with a free, confidential and 24/7 text service. Text IUCS to 85258
