In 2021, Sharren's daughter Jen died by suicide aged 17. It was a tragic event that would sadly change Sharren's life forever. Stricken by grief and a desire to help others in need ZONE e was born.
ZONE e has been established to help serve others who are having a difficult time finding the correct information. There is a whole range of information resources below covering a wide variety of issues; from loneliness, bullying and mental health, to drug abuse, addiction and much much more.
"Jen would have greatly benefitted from having access to answers and support when she needed it, and I would have appreciated having resources to guide me on how to best support her."
Here is a list of organisations you can turn to if you need help!
Shout is a free, confidential, and 24/7 mental health text service in the UK, offering crisis support via messaging.
HOPELINE247 is a 24-hour suicide prevention helpline provided by PAPYRUS: it is a free and confidential call, text, and email service to help young people struggling with thoughts of suicide to stay safe for now, and provides guidance for those concerned about a young person.
Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you.
CALM’s vision is that no one feels like suicide is their only option. But right now, too many people are struggling to see a way forward.
Samaritans’ purpose, to be there for people who are struggling to cope and in times of crisis, is as vital as ever.
If you are an emergency services worker in the UK and need support, you can text the word "BLUELIGHT" to 85258 to reach Shout, a free and confidential crisis support service.
Text ‘BLUELIGHT’ to 85258.