Family, friends, colleagues, neighbours and even strangers can all play a big part in helping someone who is suicidal but it can be hard to know where to start.
With that in mind, the North East Suicide Prevention team worked with Police Scotland and NHS Grampian to develop these materials containing information on safe planning, sources of support and when to get urgent help.
For more info, read SUICIDE PREVENTION Supporting someone with suicidal thoughts
For info on how to create a safety plan with someone see our Safety Plan section