#JustSaySomething
‘Just Say Something’, is a pledge to empower people and ultimately save lives. The aim is to encourage more people to speak out and talk about their mental health. Just one conversation could save a person’s life.
We spoke to individuals affected by suicide, including Nathan Heaney, Lou Macari, Adam Yates, Carl Dickinson and organisations who have joined forces with a shared goal to save lives in our community.
Let’s start a conversation and #JustSaySomething. Together, we can make a difference by talking and encouraging open communication to support each other. It is hoped that this video won’t only be a valuable resource for someone in need but, help others to start a conversation with someone they’re concerned about.
“Talking does help, it does save lives.”
If you come across someone in work or your homelife that may be struggling with their Mental Health please talk to them and get them the support they need.
Support and sources of help
- Emergency support: If someone is in immediate danger or has harmed themselves, call 999 and ask for an ambulance, or take them to A&E at their local hospital.
- Crisis support: North Staffordshire urgent mental health helpline: call 0800 0 328 728 (opt.1) an impairment or can't use the phone, text 07739 775202. South Staffordshire urgent mental health helpline: call 0808 196 3002 (covers Stafford, Stone, Rugeley, Cannock, South Staffs, Lichfield, Burton, Uttoxeter, Tamworth).
- Brighter futures: Staffordshire Mental Health Helpline - a confidential emotional support helpline, offering a safe place to talk. Call 0808 800 2234 / Text 0786 002 2821.
- The self-harm support and recovery service: for Staffordshire adults over 18 who are living with self-harm/suicidal thoughts where a hospital visit or admission is neither wanted or needed. For a direct referral contact Access Team. Telephone: 0300 123 0907 Opt11 (Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire) Telephone: 0800 196 3002 (South Staffordshire) or further information on how the service can help call 07824 505 538.
- Other helpline: Samaritans: Call 116 123 / [email protected]
- Changes: recovery, wellbeing, and peer support workshops. Call: 01782 413101 Email: [email protected]
- Womens Wellbeing Club: peer support group meeting for Staffordshire residents. Email: [email protected]
- Men Unite: A social and support group for men across Staffordshire. 24hr online support via Facebook and a weekly drop in session.
- Andys Man Club: Free mental health peer support sessions for men in Stafford and surrounding towns. Email: [email protected]
- Mind North Staffordshire: Counselling/advice, parent support, social groups, phone: 01782 262100 or email: [email protected]
- Mind Burton: Counselling, support groups and advice for people in Burton, Burntwood, Lichfield and Tamworth, phone: 01283 566696, email: [email protected]
- Amparo: Amparo provides emotional and practical support: https://amparo.org.uk/
- Bereavement: Grieving when someone dies by suicide can be incredibly difficult. Support is available - Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS). Call: 0300 111 5065 or the local SOBS support group in Uttoxeter on 07950 269 539.
- Help is at Hand - An NHS booklet for people bereaved by suicide. Search: 'Help is at Hand'
- Tools: Stay Alive App - Free App with a range of suicide prevention support tools.
- More info: Staffordshire Mental Health Suicide Prevention Champions. Brighter futures via email: [email protected]
Remember you are never alone, there’s always someone to talk to!