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How to support friend?

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jerin · 10/06/2012 21:32

Would just like some advice please on how best we can support dps best friend and his partner and their young children.
He has just lost his job ( suspended at the moment but will lose it due to gross misconduct. Arrested and criminal record will follow.) They had money worries beforehand. He is suicidal. Overdosed last week and was talked out of it more recently. They are now on a break which isn't helping him but she is in pieces and scared.

He is with a friend but is very quiet. Any advice?

I'm not sure whether he would have been prescribed meds after release from hospital last week or whether there'd be any follow up?

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Riversidegirl · 10/06/2012 21:42

There would be follow up care after the hospital if there was an attempt to take his own life.

Keep calm and just 'be there' to listen without judgment. Keep popping round to keep in contact. Perhaps bake them something nice and take it with you.

Has dps' best friend contacted citizens advice about money problems? They may be able to advise.

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