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If you’re going through a tough time, contact us free. We won't judge you or tell you what to do. We are here to listen so you don't have to face it alone.

DEAL: talking helps: it’s hard to say

In this session we will learn: it can be difficult to tell someone your problems; who you can go to for support; how talking can help.

DEAL: barriers to listening

In this session we will learn: how active listening can help ourselves and others; how to recognise our own internal dialogue; to develop active listening skills

DEAL: supporting a friend

In this session we will learn: the importance of encouraging friends to seek support; our roles in helping our peers; when to be concerned about a friend; what you can do to help a friend

DEAL: self-harm myths and facts

In this session we will learn: some of the facts about self-harming behaviour; to recognise self-harming behaviour in ourselves and others; how to ask for help when needed and that it is ok to ask for help; how to support a friend

DEAL: Building resilience

In this session we will learn: there are a range of coping strategies that can be helpful; to understand that everyone experiences difficult times and feelings; resilience is about working through challenging times.

DEAL: Coping with changes

We all react differently to changes in our lives. What is important is that when we are struggling with how we are feeling, we need to be able to ask for help and talk to someone.

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In this session we will learn: the difference between physical and emotional health and that everyone has ups and downs

What its like being a new Samaritan

These are the thoughts of a recent new Samaritan:

How to use DEAL

DEAL is a set of free web-based teaching resources containing session plans, teachers’ notes and staff training materials. Here's some tips on how to use them.

Social media and online memorials

Social media can be both a helpful and unhelpful way of communicating following a death.

Information for University or College Staff

A suspected suicide at a college or university can be a traumatic and distressing event, whether or not you knew the person very well.

Information for students

Suicide is a tragedy. The loss of a life through suicide has a ripple effect on everyone that had a connection with the person who has died. It can affect the whole student community and beyond.

Contacting the school community

If a suspected suicide has affected the school community, you'll need to consider how to inform them. Our service can help with this, helping you to draft appropriate communications.

Text Us | Other ways to get in touch

We retired our text service on 4 February 2020. Read more about other ways to get in touch.

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Brierley Hill

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Swindon

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