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Youth Suicide Prevention

Following the truly sad and tragic news over the weekend we’re just re-posting this information, originally posted on World Suicide Prevention day. If you know a young person who is suicidal there are several local agencies we work closely with in Birmingham and surrounding areas who can help. Young people can also self-refer. 

Forward Thinking Birmingham

FTB are the best agency to refer to locally. They can help with any mental health problem. Please see their website for more details or to make a referral: https://www.forwardthinkingbirmingham.org.uk/make-a-referral


Papyrus UK

Papyrus UK are a specialist youth suicide prevention agency .

Visit: www.papyrus-uk.org

Helpline number: 0800 068 4141


Pause

For self help Pause provide a drop-in for young people in Digbeth:

https://www.forwardthinkingbirmingham.org.uk/services/13-pause

 

St Basils Youth Hub

For young people who are also at risk of homelessness, our Youth Hub staff can do a full assessment and will then make a referral to the most appropriate agency. Please see our Get Help section for how to access this service:

https://stbasils.org.uk/get-help/help-me/i-live-in-birmingham/