IN A SPECIAL EPISODE TO MARK MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK, MAY 2020, NATALIE SHARES HOW SHE BECAME A VOLUNTEER FOR SHOUT; THE IMPORTANCE OF MHAW AND THE FOCUS ON #KINDNESSMATTERS.
A little more about Shout;
Who we are:
Shout is the UK’s first free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. We offer in the moment help for times when life gets overwhelming and you need immediate support. Text Shout to 85258 to be connected to a trained and supervised Crisis Volunteer. It is confidential and free on the major UK networks and won’t show up on your phone bill.
We can help with urgent issues such as suicidal thoughts, abuse or assault, self-harm, bullying and relationship challenges.
Shout is:
A 24/7 text service
Support to take you from a hot moment to a calmer place
A safe space where you’re listened to by a trained Crisis Volunteer
Our service is based on a tried and tested model of crisis support
Shout Clinical Supervisors work alongside our Crisis Volunteers and monitor conversations 24/7
An anonymous, free conversation that won’t show on your phone bill
Professional support creating a simple plan of action to manage your crisis
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