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Crisis helplines
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Samaritans (UK & Ireland)
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NHS 111 (UK)
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Crisis Text Line (UK)
Text SHOUT to 85258
Free 24/7 text-based crisis support. Visit giveusashout.org
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International Association for Suicide Prevention
Find your local crisis centre
A directory of crisis centres worldwide. Visit iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres