#Reasonstolive #letterfrommetoyou #suicideawareness #mentalhealth #aspieanswers
This is a letter to all the ones l know and was a part of my life as a friend until recently they gave up on their lives.
MUSIC: I don’t own the full copyright to this music – Bensound- Better days
WHERE TO GET HELP: If you are worried about you or someone else’s mental health, the best place to get help is your GP or local mental health provider here in NZ. However, if you or someone else is in danger or endangering others, call the police immediately on 111. Or if you need to talk to someone else here are some NZ organizations that may help:
• SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINE: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
• YOUTHLINE: 0800 376 633
• NEED TO TALK: Free call or text 1737 (available 24/7)
• KIDSLINE: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7)
• WHATSUP: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm)
• DEPRESSION HELPLINE: 0800 111 757
Otherwise, if you live in a different country there are some International Organisations/Services that can help:
IF YOU LIVE IN ENGLAND:
NHS 111: Telephone 111 (open 24 hours)
Samaritans: Telephone 116123 (open 24 hours)
IF YOU LIVE IN WALES:
NHS Direct Wales: Telephone 0845 46 47 (open 24 hours)
Samaritans Wales: Telephone 116 123 (0808 164 0123 Cymraeg) (open 24 hours)
IF YOU LIVE IN SCOTLAND:
NHS 24: Telephone 111 (open 24 hours)
Breathing Space: Telephone 0800 83 85 87
If you live in Northern Ireland:
Samaritans: Telephone 116 123 (open 24 hours)
Lifeline: 0808 808 8000 (open 24 hours)
MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA SERVICES
Do you need to talk to someone? If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center or text MHA to 741741 at the Crisis Text Line.
You can also call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 at the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline.
Trained crisis workers will listen to you and direct you to the resources you need.
MENTAL HEALTH AUSTRALIAN SERVICES
beyondblue aims to increase awareness of depression and anxiety and reduce stigma. Call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours / 7 days a week.
Blueheadspace provides mental health and wellbeing support, information and services to young people aged 12 to 25 years and their families. Call 1800 650 890.
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free 24/7 confidential and private counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25. Call 1800 55 1800.
Lifeline provides 24-hour crisis counselling, support groups, and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14.
The MindSpot Clinic is a free telephone and online service for people with stress, worry, anxiety, low mood or depression. They provide online assessment and treatment for anxiety and depression. The MindSpot Clinic does not provide an emergency or instant response service. Call 1800 61 44 34 AEST, 8am-8pm (Mon-Fri), 8am-6pm (Sat).
SANE Australia provides support, training, and education enabling those with a mental illness to lead a better life. Call 1800 18 7263, 9am-5pm AEST (Mon-Fri).
Suicide Call Back Service provides 24/7 support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal.
Call 1300 659 467.
You can watch my letter video by clicking here: https://youtu.be/q2ek8O7pugk
Thanks for your support and thanks for watching.