Showing posts with label 116 123. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 116 123. Show all posts

Saturday, 19 July 2025

A Way Out

In Great Britain, all bar staff and premises that have a licence to serve alcohol are trained to respond to the phrase "Can I speak to Angela?" or "Is Angela there?". It is a code word for people that are being stalked or feel unsafe because of another person. If you say the phrase, they will take you to the staff room and lock you in there and ask if you want them to call the police or if you just want to wait there for a while until the person goes away or if you need a taxi. 
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In Britain there is also has a free telephone number you can call if you're going through a mental health crisis. It is the number 116 123; the number will go through to a Samaritans operator that will try help you escape suicidal thoughts or extreme stress without affecting your privacy. If you're  overcome by grief or dread, you can call them up and they will talk to you. The number is free and there are no strings attached.