Public Health issues reminder after unexplained death on the Island
There's a reminder about services available for anyone who may have been affected by news of an unexpected death on the Island this week.
Public Health Isle of Man is encouraging people to speak to someone if they are struggling or supporting someone who is, and say sometimes the impact of such events will not be felt straight away.
They have highlighted the following organisations:
For urgent support call the Crisis Response and Home Treatment Team on 01624 642860 https://www.gov.im/categories/caring-and-support/mental-health-service/manannan-court-acute-services/crisis-response-and-home-treatment-team/
Kooth - Online mental health support for 11 – 17 year olds https://www.kooth.com/
Papyrus - Confidential advice and support for young people. Call 0800 068 4141, Text: 07860039967 (open 9am to midnight everyday) https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
Eating Disorder Support - Email info@manxeatingdisordersupport.com
Samaritans -24-hour confidential telephone support. Call 116 123 (open 24 hours, 7 days a week) https://www.samaritans.org/branches/isle-of-man/
Young Minds - Mental health support for young people and parents (weekdays and online support) https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
Talk service (from Isle Listen) - Help with mental health for under 18s. Call 01624 679544 (weekdays) https://talk.islelisten.im/
LGBTQ+ Support for sexuality and gender identity. Call 0800 011 9100 (Every day 10am – 10pm) https://switchboard.lgbt/
More contacts offering support can be found here www.gov.im/wellbeingsupport
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