If you feel unable to talk about how you are feeling with your friends, family or your Doctor, we are here to talk, listen and support you.
If you are unable to reach us via our phone line and are in crisis, you should dial 999 for immediate support or 111 for advice.
When you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, the right help and support can make all the difference.
No matter when you call or what you’re going through, our free, mental health helpline run by specially trained voluntary workers offers compassionate support.
We will listen without judgement and help you find ways to cope and start feeling better.
We are here to support people of all ages and stages, and we understand that not everyone will be experiencing a mental health crisis. If you feel like you relate to any of the below, click the links to read more and see how we may be able to support you.
Our supportive listening service is open to anyone across the UK who feels like they need to talk. Always speak to your GP or contact NHS 111 if you are concerned about your emotional health or are having suicidal thoughts. Find your local GP by clicking here.
SOS began as a social support group in 2015, founded by Michael Mansfield and his wife Yvette, following personal losses to suicide. They decided the elephant in the room needed to be discussed openly to help fight shame, stigma, and silence surrounding mental health and suicide.
SOS advocates for compassion in society to encourage understanding, tolerance and kindness.
Mental health emergency? Need confidential support? Don’t like the world we live in? Feeling isolated and lonely? Bereaved? Affected by mental illness? Just need someone to talk to and someone to listen? Have a reduced life expectancy and/or quality of life from a terminal illness and want the right to choose when you pass? Have no mental health problems, but you need to hear a friendly voice?
Our helpline offers supportive listening services to anyone, online, in person, or by freephone at 0808 115 1505 (UK calls only). Our hotline is here for you, whatever you’re going through.
By dedicating your time, energy, and resources to assist others, you are not only aiding individuals grappling with mental health and wellbeing challenges or contemplating suicide, but also fostering a community imbued with support and compassion. This commitment not only benefits those in immediate need but also cultivates an environment of empathy and understanding, reinforcing the importance of collective wellbeing.
Volunteering can provide a sense of purpose and fulfilment, allowing you to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
Furthermore, by supporting SOS Silence of Suicide, you are helping to ensure that their vital work can continue, enabling them to provide essential resources and support to those who need it most. Your efforts as a voluntary worker can truly make a difference in someone’s life, and the positive effects of your actions can be felt for years to come.
So, if you are looking for a meaningful way to give back and support others, consider volunteering for SOS Silence of Suicide today.
SOS is honoured to collaborate closely with our funders, whose generous support enables us to make a meaningful impact on countless lives.
Our partners generate awareness of SOS and its services, as well as being actively involved in discussions around poor emotional health and suicide.
SOS is currently expanding its memberships of key organisations as we head to 2024 and a further period of growth including increased service provision. To help with consumer and partnership confidence, we hold certification of ISO9001 and CPD Accreditation Services with more to follow. If we could benefit from being part of your organisation, please get in touch.
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If our lines are closed, you can always call 999 or 111 or visit the following links: