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View Poll Results: Have you ever called Samaritans?
No, but I’ve thought about it 1 5.88%
No, but I’ve thought about it
1 5.88%
Not at all 14 82.35%
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14 82.35%
I have 2 11.76%
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Old 04-07-2025, 12:14 AM #26
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I'm one of the 2 who have answered yes on the poll. I'm curious as to who the other one was?
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Never called them as wouldn't feel comfortable talking over the phone, but I did use there texting service before they got rid of it and I found it really helped me, it's a shame they don't do it anymore
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Never called them as wouldn't feel comfortable talking over the phone, but I did use there texting service before they got rid of it and I found it really helped me, it's a shame they don't do it anymore
Ah wonder if there's an alternative service that uses texting.
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Think there is, will have a look online
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Think there is, will have a look online
Here Kev....

Here's a breakdown of text-based counselling services:
Crisis Support:
Shout: A UK-based service that provides 24/7, free, confidential text support for individuals in crisis. You can text "SHOUT" to 85258.
Anna Freud AFC Crisis Messenger: Another UK service offering 24/7 crisis support via text. Text "AFC" to 85258.
Crisis Text Line (US): Text "HOME" to 741741 in the US for 24/7, free, and confidential support.
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Here's a breakdown of text-based counselling services:
Crisis Support:
Shout: A UK-based service that provides 24/7, free, confidential text support for individuals in crisis. You can text "SHOUT" to 85258.
Anna Freud AFC Crisis Messenger: Another UK service offering 24/7 crisis support via text. Text "AFC" to 85258.
Crisis Text Line (US): Text "HOME" to 741741 in the US for 24/7, free, and confidential support.
Amazing, there's so much help out there, Thanks for sending those on Kate
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Amazing, there's so much help out there, Thanks for sending those on Kate
Just been reading back through this thread Kev. The shout text line has been mentioned and doesn't sound very professional. Maybe try the other one....the Anna Freud one.
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