This service is available to the residents of:

Surrounding boroughs Wandsworth

Did you know?

  • Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15-19-year-olds age group globally (WHO)
  • A prior suicide attempt is the biggest risk factor for suicide in the general population
  • Men in the United Kingdom are significantly more likely than women to take their own lives

About this service

Suicide is a serious public health issue and is the leading cause of death of people under the age of 35 and the biggest killer of men under 50. Suicide prevention is everyone’s concern and we can all learn how to have open, honest conversations and break down the stigma. Our aim is to support you to have the knowledge and confidence to start these difficult but essential/important conversations.

Our work is at the forefront of a national agenda to better understand the issues surrounding suicide so that we can prevent and reduce further deaths. We offer free sessions to organisations in South West of London to increase people’s awareness. We up-skill communities, healthcare providers, school staff, and voluntary sector partners.

Who our sessions are aimed at

Any organisation in the community including charities, council services, community groups, educational establishments and other services involved in the care of young people.

Where we are

South West Boroughs: Wandsworth, Croydon, Merton, Sutton, Richmond, Kingston. We offer sessions both online and in-person.

Contact/referral

Book a session through the link below or email us at: sbls@wclmind.org.uk

Suicide Prevention Awareness Sessions

For those who are aiming to gain knowledge and understanding of topics around suicide.

Session aims:

  • Increase participant’s understanding of suicide by debunking myths
  • Provide guidance around the language to use when talking about suicide
  • Gain more confidence in supporting someone who may be suicidal including using the right language and signposting

Session Length: 1 hour – 1.5 hours

Capacity: 5 – 30 attendees

Suicide Prevention Workshops

Suicide Prevention Workshops:

This workshop extends the general awareness session and is aimed at those with greater understanding of the topic of suicide. This workshop is interactive and highly participatory, including analysing case studies and a role play exercise.

Session aims:

  • Learn to identify risk factors, warning signs, and protective factors of suicidal ideation and behaviours
  • Gain more confidence in practicing how to talk opening and directly about suicide, learn the importance of active listening and how to respond to a disclosure with empathy
  • Learn how to assess someone’s risk around suicide and how to adequately support them

Session Length: 3 hours

Capacity: 5 – 16 attendees

This workshop can be a standalone session or delivered as a follow up after the general awareness sessions

Is your life in danger? If you have seriously harmed yourself, call 999 for an ambulance or go straight to A&E. Or ask someone else to call 999 or take you to A&E.

Helplines for mental health support services:

  • Call 111 option 2
  • Call your local NHS Mental health team on 0800 328 4444
  • North London: call Central and Northwest London NHS Foundation Trust’s Urgent Advice Line 0800 0234 650
  • South London: call South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust’s Urgent Advice Line on 0800 731 2864
  • Speak to a Samaritan on 116 123 (24 hours)  
  • Text SHOUT to 85258 (24 hours)
  • CALM, 5pm – midnight, 0800 58 58 58