Getting the right support
Hello, for context I've been suicidal for well over a year and 2 weeks ago I attempted suicide in which my parents found out. From then onwards I went to my GP from which I was referred to NHS talking therapies. I had a phone call with a lady who said my GP referred me to the wrong place I presume because of the seriousness of my suicide attempts. From there I have a mental assessment. Which I'm now on a waiting list.
Can anyone tell me what other help I can get. I specifically want to do therapy and I'm willing to pay money for it as long as it's reasonable. I don't know how long this waiting list will be and I keep having panic attacks and breakdowns. I'm scared it's only a matter of time before I attempt suicide again. So should I just wait for this assessment or seek further help.
Also it would be helpful if someone could be my friend as I don't really have many friends and the one friend who I felt comfortable talking about everything with blocked me ☹️.