Suicide prevention support services

In this section:

Support services you can signpost people to for help and support if they are struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Emotional help, guidance and reassurance to people in Birmingham and Solihull of all ages - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • Call: 0800 915 9292 / 0121 262 3555

Text line for help if you’re feeling down, anxious, stressed or in need of urgent support, text TEAMKPG to 85258.

One-to-one support and group sessions, seven days a week, from community locations in north, central and south Solihull.  

Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you.  Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Advice, information and support to help people in Solihull who are experiencing mental health problems.

HOPELINEUK is a confidential support and advice service for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.

Supports the prevention of young suicide by helping to improve the visibility of available support services and signposting young people to the resources that could help save a life.

Kooth provide online counselling and emotional wellbeing support service for young people aged 11-25 in Solihull. Free, safe and anonymous support.

Emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children, young people (up to 19) and families in Solihull.

If you have been bereaved by suicide there is help available.

  • please call 0121 687 8010.

The opening hours for the telephone support line are:

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am to 5pm
  • Tuesday, Thursday: 9am to 8pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: 12pm to 5pm

You can also access support via email at: support@crusebirmingham.co.uk