- Description
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There are many reasons why someone might experience thoughts of suicide and anyone from any walk of life can often feel that life is no longer worth living.
Feelings of isolation , a lack of self worth, a relationship breakdown, the loss of a loved one, and also issues related to a person's spiritual, sexual, cultural and neuro diversity are just some of the reasons why they might have suicidal thoughts.
At Friends For Lives we reach out to support individuals from all backgrounds and ethnicities and many of the people we support have experienced very challenging situations.
We offer phone support, assessment, safety planning and monitoring services that keep individuals safe whilst they explore additional supports through us that may help them find longer term resolutions.
We are located at The University of Essex in Southend and we attend various venues throughout Southend, Rochford and the Castle Point areas of South East Essex.
Services
Suicide Hotline (Mon-Fri 10am - 3pm) - 03330 115 121
On-going support either via face-to-face meetings or on the telephone.
Online support via our website.
Safety Plan - We can create a safety plan with you to ensure that you remain safe and have a support network in place
Suicide Risk Assessments - These can be either via face-to-face or over the telephone
Additional support - We hold activities at the Havens Community Hub in Westcliff that you are able to go along to in order to re-connect with the community
Continued monitoring - We keep in touch with you to ensure that you are safe and that you are receiving the support that you need
Suicide and Mental Health training - This includes Stress & Anxiety Management training, Confidence and Self-Esteem training, and many more. We provide free training to you and those who are supporting you. We also provide training to companies, other services, and professionals, etc.
Monthly Mental Health Magazine is available on our website.
All of our staff have in-depth training in SEND and ND mental health as we know that they experience different challenges and mental health triggers than others in the community.
We cater for all ages and abilities.
- Name and position
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Jo Richardson or Royston Kymberly - Office Manager
- Telephone
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0333 011 5308 or 0330 113 6719
- Email address
- Website
- Address
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University of Essex - Friends For Lives, Suite 22, Floor 4, 10 Elmer Approach, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 1LW
- Map
- Availability
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Available
- Date and time
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Monday to Friday 10am - 3pm
- Is this free to all?
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Yes
- Is a referral required?
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No
- Referral notes
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We accept referrals from professionals or self-referrals from individuals or friends/family members of the individual in need of support
- Local Offer details
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We cater for all ages and abilities and all of our staff have had in-depth training on SEND and ND mental health
