Culture Tuesday - SJOG: Here To Help - Autism and Suicide

Today, we have with us: Meryem Cetinkaya (Here 2 Help Service Manager) and Cheryl Cullen (Project Officer) from the UK’s SJOG. To find out more about their services and support, please visit https://sjog.uk/heretohelp.php

Today’s episode includes a discussion around suicide and depression. Some of this content may be distressing.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for support. You are not alone, and help is available: Samaritans – for whatever you’re going through, call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org. Another resource is SHOUT – for anyone in crisis, text SHOUT to 85258. You can also phone 111 if you need urgent help or are in crisis. If someone’s life is in immediate danger – for example, through serious injury or overdose – please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. You can also speak with your GP for further support and guidance. Please take care while listening today, and remember — help is always available.