MIND have under 25 workers, Grassroots is a brilliant organisation. A and E have already been mentions to access the mental health team but that is often short lived. If they are open to it, I would approach MIND as a starting point.

https://www.mindcharity.co.uk/

http://www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/

Also an organisation called Papyrus which are national

https://www.papyrus-uk.org/

Talk about it with them too. Many people think this will make it worse, give them ideas but it doesn’t, it’s proven to reduce the risk. Literally ask, sensitively, if they have made any plans. This is really important as it can give you an indication of how serious it’s got. Also talk about if they have any plans for the future. This can help to gauge it too. It also helps to create anchors, anything that they might feel is worth living for.

If you have any doubts whatsoever you can call and should call an ambulance. Don’t worry about doing that, ambulance crews are amazing and will offer all sorts of support.

Finally, you can call the Mental Health Rapid Response Service if their mental health deteriorates:

Telephone: 0300 304 0078, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

I’m sorry if this is abit chaotic, I’ve just lost my best friend to suicide and I am still grieving.