It’s okay to feel uncertain.

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The video and text content is the same so you can learn how to help someone in the way that works best for you.

Supporting someone else who is going through a hard time can be difficult. It’s okay if you feel afraid, worried or even angry.

You do not need to fix anything or know everything.

Just having a conversation with someone can help a lot. People going through a hard time just want to feel like someone has noticed and cares. They don’t care about what you know or don’t know. They care about how you treat them. Later they won’t remember what you said, but how you were ‘just there’ and showed up and showed interest.

Sometimes people just need someone to listen.

No advice. No words.

Just a shoulder and an ear.

This tool aims to provide information on how to recognise and respond to suicide risk among others.

Recognising the signs and helping those at risk reach a professional may save a life.

Follow the next steps in order to learn what to do.

This tool is also autism inclusive – meaning specific information is included to be aware of if the person you are concerned for is autistic or neurodivergent. Suicide is more prevalent for autistic people than neurotypical people. Follow the gold autism awareness symbol / bullet points to learn more.

This tool also provides additional information for supporting LGBTIQA+ people experiencing suicide risk. Follow the rainbow hearts to learn more.

This tool also provides extra support information for other priority groups – see Where to go for more help.