Resources for Coping With Suicidal Feelings
For those who are suicidal
The Samaritans
Telephone helpline: this is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. If you are in the UK dial the national number O8457 90 90 90 for the cost of a local call.
You can also call your local branch which is Enfield Harringay and Barnet Samaritans on 020 8889 6888. You can visit the branch during the day although it is preferable to ring first to ensure someone is available to see you. They are situated at 40 Queens Road, N11 which is very close to Bounds Green Tube Station (Picadilly line)..
You can also email the Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org and they will try to reply within 24 hours or you may find it easier to send a letter. If so, you can write to Chris at PO Box 90 90, Stirling FK8 2SA. The Samaritans will reply to your letter as soon as possible. The Samaritans website is www.samaritans.org.uk
Maytree House
Maytree is a sanctuary for the suicidal, a place where, during a brief stay, a person will find the support that can alleviate despair and isolation. It is situated in Finsbury Park and was set up and run by a former Samaritan. Please see their website at www.maytree.org.uk
You can contact them on 020 7263 7070 or email them at maytree@maytree.org.uk
Helpful websites
If you are thinking about suicide read this first
http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/spagebw.htm
Also have a look at www.qprinstitute.com
You can download Paul Quinnett’s book for free at this site.
There are numerous sites on the net where support is available for those who are suicidal. There are too many of these to mention individually but if you are interested we can compile a list for you or you can use one of the search engines to find you own. Beware though, there are also sites promoting suicide as a final solution. We would advise you avoid these.
Helpful Books
The two best books we have come across are:
Suicide the forever decision by Paul Quinnett (available through Amazon) or can be downloaded from the web site We are obtaining a copy for our library. I highly recommend this book. Even if you are not suicidal it contains excellent chapters on loneliness, dealing with anger and stress.
Choosing to Live: How to Defeat Suicide Through Cognitive Therapy Thomas E. Ellis, Cory F. Newman. This books is also highly recommended – awarded 5 stars on Amazon!
For those who have been bereaved by suicide
I am aware that there are some members of the group who have been bereaved by suicide or have had to deal with the attempted suicide of a close friend or family member. There is support available for such people and indeed there are so many UK help lines available I can only include the main ones here.
SOBS (Survivor of Bereavement by Suicide) is a self-help, voluntary organisation. Many of those helping have, themselves, been bereaved by suicide. SOBS offers telephone contacts, bereavement packs, group meetings (in a number of locations), one-day conferences, residential events and information relating to practical issues and problems.
Website: www.uk-sobs.org.uk
E-Mail: sobs.support@care4free.net
National Helpline 0870 241 3337 . Available 9am - 9pm every day
Address: National Office Administration
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
Centre 88
Saner Street
HULL, HU3 2TR
Tel: 01482 610728; Fax: 01482 210287
Papyrus is a voluntary organisation committed to the prevention of young suicide and the promotion of good mental health and emotional well being. It was founded in 1997 by parents who had lost a son or a daughter to suicide.
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
Healing the Hurt
UK support for those bereaved by suicide. Set up in 2002 by an Englishwoman who lost her husband through suicide:
http://www.healingthehurt.com
Books
Coping with suicide by Maggie Helen (2002) (Sheldon Press) is written to support family and friends of suicidal people and those who have been bereaved by suicide.
After suicide: help for the bereaved by Sheila Clark (1995). Another 5 star recommended book on Amazon
A special scar: the experience of people bereaved by suicide by Alison Wertheimer (2001) Also highly recommended this book includes the personal experiences of bereaved people.
Survivors of suicide by Rita Robinson. Described by one person who lost a relative as “my constant companion and reference book.”
© May 2003 Barnet Depression Alliance
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