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Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Signposting

• 24/7 NHS Mental health response line: For support and advice. Call free any time, day or night if you are worried about your own or someone else’s mental health. The team behind the 24/7 open access telephone response line will listen to you and determine how best to help. t: 0800 038 5300 (free) 24 hours a day 

• Samaritans: Emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide. t: 116 123 24 hours a day e: jo@samaritans.org 

• Outlook South West offer online support and NHS talking therapies – call 01208 871905 for people aged 16+ years. The Suicide Liaison Service is also available via this number. This is also an NHS funded service, but for adults 18+ who have been bereaved by suicide. 

• Man Down: supporting men's mental health in Cornwall - www.mandown-cornwall.co.uk

• ‘We are with you’ for support with alcohol, drugs or mental health call 01872 263001or visit https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/services/cornwall-truro/.

• Childline: Free, private and confidential service for anyone under 19 where you can talk about anything. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, anytime. t: 0800 1111 email or chat via www.childline.org.uk 

• Shout: 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Text: 85258 

• CALM Campaign Against Living Miserably: For men who are down or who need to talk, find information and support. t: 0800 58 58 58 5pm - midnight every day or webchat at www.thecalmzone.net

• If you are a young person or worried about a child you can call the Early Help Hub for advice and help (call 01872 322277 or email earlyhelphub@cornwall.gov.uk).

• Call 0300 777 4777 or visit https://saferfutures.org.uk/ if you or someone else is affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence and those demonstrating abusive behaviours.

• Valued Lives: Supports people who are experiencing mental or emotional distress in Cornwall. t: 0800 260 6759 24/7 crisis 

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Counselling Training Resources

Becoming a Counsellor: https://www.astranticonnect.com/about-cpcab/guide-to-becoming-a-counsellor-or-psychotherapist/

Counselling Qualifications: https://www.astranticonnect.com/about-cpcab/guide-to-counselling-qualifications/

CPCAB Qualifications: https://www.astranticonnect.com/about-cpcab/guide-to-cpcab-qualifications/

Online Counselling Courses: https://www.astranticonnect.com/about-cpcab/guide-to-online-counselling-courses/

Counselling Training Providers: https://www.astranticonnect.com/about-cpcab/choosing-the-right-counselling-training-provider/

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