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CALM - Campaign Against Living Miserably
Tel: 0800 585858
Web: www.thecalmzone.net
Best time to telephone: 5pm - midnight, Saturday - Tuesday
CALM is Campaign Against Living Miserably. Suicide is still the second biggest killer of men aged 15-35, averaging out at about three deaths a day. CALM want to get the message out that being silent isn't being strong! It's stronger to get help in hard times.
CALM targets young men, aged 15-35, at the start of depression or crisis. Callers are offered free and confidential advice, support and information via a helpline and website. The following issues are covered on the website:
- Abuse
- Alcohol
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Divorce and Separation
- Drug Problems
- Eating Disorders
- Exam Stress
- Financial Stress
- Homelessness
- Impotence
- Masturbation
- Mental Health
- Racism
- Relationships
- Self Harm
- Sexuality
- Suicide
- Terminal illness
- Work Issues
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