World Suicide Prevention Day 2024

World Suicide Prevention Day, Tuesday 10th September 2024.

A good friend, a gorgeous mother, and a wonderful woman committed suicide this day 11 years ago.

There were signs but none of us could ever see them. It was deep within her, her soul thought that her families life would be better and easier without her.

Lou, you silly sod.

To those that are thinking it, no! ⛔

To those that are survivors of it, hug ❤️

A stone balancing on a rock with a coastline behine

Things that may help

WERE TO GET HELP

New Zealand

  • 1737, Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor
  • Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or (09) 5222 999 within Auckland
  • Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat
  • Samaritans – 0800 726 666
  • Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
  • What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds). Phone counselling is available Monday to Friday, midday–11pm and weekends, 3pm–11pm. Online chat is available 7pm–10pm daily.
  • Kidsline – 0800 54 37 54 (0800 kidsline) for young people up to 18 years of age. Open 24/7.
  • thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626
  • Anxiety New Zealand - 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389)
If it is an emergency or you, or someone you know, is at risk call 111.

UK (via the BBC)

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