Talk to a person at Samaritans

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Fastest route to a person

1. Free from any phone, day or night. You don't have to be suicidal to call
2. Have a short summary of your problem ready, with any letters or reference numbers
3. Lines are busiest first thing: if you can't get through, try mid-afternoon
4. Ask what to do next and write it down

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Quietest time to call

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Not sorted? Complain

Use the organisation's own complaints form. Advice charities and police services each have an independent review step listed on their site.