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The DevonLive Shatter the Silence campaign aims to encourage anyone who is struggling to reach out and talk – whether it's a friend, relative, charity or professional. Our campaign content will highlight how important speaking up is and the difference it can make.

Ultimately, we want to reduce the number of people taking their own lives in Devon. We'll highlight where to get help and show how talking has helped people through difficult times in their lives. We will speak to families who have lost loved ones to examine the lasting impact of suicide and attempt to reject the inaccurate belief many people who are struggling have that they are a burden to those they love. We will examine the devastation wreaked on those left behind in the hopes that just one reader might change their mind if they consider suicide.

We will speak to people who have survived a suicide attempt and have used counseling or other mental health services to show them that things can get better. We'll talk to Samaritan volunteers about their vital work in Devon and how they are available 24/7 to listen. And we'll offer advice on what to say to someone who's struggling so people feel more confident about having that conversation.

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WHERE TO GET HELP:

SAMARITANS offers support in a variety of ways, including through a self-help app, email support, or by calling 116 123 free of charge 24 hours a day

NHS Offers advice on how to access mental health support

SPEAKING WORKS is a free access NHS service offering a variety of treatments and support to adults (aged 18 and over) living in Devon (excluding Plymouth)

CALM offer free and confidential telephone support 0800 58 58 58 And online chat7 hours a week, 7 days a week for anyone who needs to talk about life's issues

HOPE CENTER is a mental health support database that can direct you to local support services

ANDY'S MEN'S CLUB offers men a chance to talk with like-minded people. They have clubs in Devon as well as nationally

KOOTH & QWELL provides free, safe and anonymous online mental wellbeing support, including moderated peer support forums and text advice, to all residents living in Devon (aged 11 and over)

PETE’S DRAGONS providing free support to all residents living in Devon who may have been bereaved by suicide at any time in their lives

MOORINGS is an emotional support service which provides telephone and face-to-face support via a drop-in service at its bases in Exeter, Barnstaple and Torquay. This is a non-clinical service but provides emotional support, referral to other services and other general support tailored to those who access it.

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