Dubai dad saved from brink of suicide says 24-hour helpline could save lives – The National

Dubai dad saved from brink of suicide says 24-hour helpline could save lives – The National

Dubai dad saved from brink of suicide says 24-hour helpline could save lives. A Dubai dad brought back from the "very edge" of suicide has issued a plea for life-saving support to help people emerge from their darkest hour.. Worried members of British Dads in Dubai, a social media support group had raised the alarm when Mr Haill posted a goodbye message online.. "I sent a message saying goodbye and then turned off my phone.". Mr Haill, who was homeless and dealing with a relationship break-up, praised police who not only saved his life but have since offered daily support.. Mr Haill is in discussion to establish a foundation offering mental health support initiatives.. Psychologists in Lebanon have developed a crisis support line that has received a glut of calls since launching in 2017.. The Embrace Lifeline is currently the region's only national suicide hotline.. "We would love to bring the Embrace Lifeline to Dubai," said Ms Atoui.. In 2018, Dubai Police revealed plans to introduce a support hotline as part of a move to decriminalise failed suicide bids and offer help rather than punishment.. "The Ministry of Health and Prevention has launched a number of mental health-related initiatives