If you feel you need urgent (non-emergency) mental health support and would like to talk to someone, you can contact the CAMHS Mental Health Helpline - 0800 023 2133
Monday-Friday 5pm-11pm, Weekends & Bank Holidays 9am-11pm. Between 11pm-9am please contact NHS 111, option 2, to access mental health crisis support.
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This Suicide Prevention Week, Wiltshire Children and Young People Emotional Wellbeing Service want to open up the conversation about mental health and emotional wellbeing, especially for children and young people. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, but the most important thing to remember is this… you’re not alone and help is always available.
Why does Suicide Prevention Week matter?
Suicide can be a difficult topic and that’s exactly why we need to talk about it. Every young person deserves to feel seen, supported and valued. No one should ever feel like they must struggle in silence. Support should be easy to find and asking for it should feel okay.
By shining a light on suicide prevention, we can help to:
Break the stigma around mental health
Encourage honest conversations
Let young people know it’s okay to ask for help
Support parents, carers and professionals in recognising the signs
What do we do?
We’re an early intervention service for children and young people aged 5–18, offering emotional wellbeing support before things reach crisis point.
Whether it’s anxiety, low mood, struggles at school or something harder to name, we’re here to listen and support.
How can you help?
Whether you’re a young person, a parent or someone who works with children, here are a few things you can do this week (and every week!) to support suicide prevention:
Start the Conversation: A simple “How are you really doing?” can open the door. If you’re worried about someone, trust your instincts and reach out.
Listen Without Judgement: Sometimes, just being there and listening — without trying to fix or rush things — can make a huge difference.
Learn the Signs: Look out for changes in mood, behaviour, sleep or withdrawal. Young people might not say they’re struggling, but their actions often do.
Know Where to Turn: Make sure you (and the young people in your life) know how to access support. Talk to a GP, School Aged Health Service, school counsellor or local service — or reach out to us.
It’s brave to speak up
It’s okay to not feel okay. Life can be really tough sometimes and that doesn’t mean you’re weak or broken. You deserve support. You deserve to feel better. There are people who care and who want to help, even if it doesn’t feel that way right now.
Please talk to someone whether it’s a friend, a trusted adult or a professional. You’re not alone.
Support
Here are some places you can turn to if you or someone you know needs support:
Samaritans 116 123
Childline 0800 1111
SHOUT Text SHOUT to 85258
CAMHS Mental Health Helpline 0800 023 2133
In life threatening situations please contact emergency services on 999
Let’s keep talking
Suicide prevention is not just about one week in the year, it’s about building a world where children and young people feel safe, supported, and heard every single day.
Let’s keep the conversation going. Let’s choose kindness. Let’s make sure no one ever feels like they must face things alone.
Reaching out can feel hard, but it’s a brave and important step. Our team is here to walk alongside you, offering support and understanding every step of the way.
