A new text service for people who are feeling suicidal or facing a mental health crisis has been launched by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The royals are calling for 3,000 members of the public to train as online counsellors.<\/p>\n
Prince William said a low-key trail of Shout has already taken place. It saw 60,000 people \u201cwho were feeling scared, frightened and alone\u201d contact the service with the most common issue being suicidal thoughts. So far, 85% of the users are under 25.<\/p>\n
During this trial ambulances had to be called out for people who were using the text service and were considered at active risk of hurting themselves on an average of twice a day.<\/p>\n
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3 years ago Catherine, Harry and I kicked off the Heads Together campaign with our fantastic charity partners. As part of the legacy of the @heads_together campaign we wanted to do our bit to make it easier for people to start to get the help they need. The Royal Foundation has made its biggest ever investment to do just that. And we want you to be a part of it. @giveusashoutinsta is a new textline that supports people who need advice in a tough moment. It operates 24-7, and connects people to trained volunteers who provide help at a time when it is most needed, enabling them to move from crisis to calm and to find longer term support. At the heart of Shout will be an incredible national volunteer community, one which needs to grow to allow us to support more people in crisis. I hope that many more of you will join us and be part of something very special \u2014 The Duke of Cambridge<\/a><\/p>\n
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