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Is anyone up, I need advice

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sailinggirl1780 · 20/02/2018 04:50

If anyone has any advice I'd be really grateful.
We lost our brother this time last year so it's been a tough year. He had complex mental health problems and had had ongoing support for many years. I won't go into the details.
I have another brother who has struggled since. I woke at 3am to a text from him asking me to make sure his child is ok.
I can't get hold of him, I know last week he had been in a really dark place but he seemed to be coming out the other side.
Not sure what I'm asking really, I can't go round there now as my son is asleep and I'm on my own. I don't have a key anyway and if he won't/can't answer the phone he won't get the door. I have no idea what the right thing to do is. I'm really worried he's just had enough of feeling so down. I saw him on Sunday and he was really quiet.

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Situp · 20/02/2018 04:59

Hey OP,
Sorry you are going through this. Flowers

Try calling the Samaritans on 116 123. They should be able to advise you as to what is best.

Hope everything is ok x

SecretsRsecrets · 20/02/2018 04:59

I'm so sorry about the loss of your brother OPFlowers.

I don't live in the UK, but over the pond here we can call the police to do a welfare check if you are concerned about someone's safety. Maybe you can call them to see if they would do it there. I'm sure there will be other MNers coming on to give you some more advice for your area. I hope everything is ok.

redbirdblackbird · 20/02/2018 05:00

Would the police go to his address?

SecretsRsecrets · 20/02/2018 05:01

Sorry X post with Situp.

ImoAsta · 20/02/2018 05:03

Hi OP,

I'm sorry to hear what's happened. Thanks

Call the police non emergency number 101 and they will go round and check on him.

My brother did the same a few years ago and the police were more than helpful. Luckily he was ok and was able to get some help.

spugzbunny · 20/02/2018 05:05

I think the police would do a welfare check. Try 101 which is the non emergency police number or google his local station and give them a call.

Meandmy4 · 20/02/2018 05:06

Sorry about loss of your brother op x Flowers
Sorry your going through this how tough.
I woukd personally ring the police, just explain exactly as you have in your post hun and tell them you ate very worried.
Hope all turns out ok op Flowers
Hand hold her if you need x

fuckoffdailysnail · 20/02/2018 05:15

Sorry to hear this OP how about calling mental health direct and they can advise you? Though I expect PPs are correct about calling 101

cittigirl · 20/02/2018 23:03

Is there any news on your brother OP

Meandmy4 · 21/02/2018 11:04

Hows all op ? X

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