The theme identified by the International Association for Suicide Prevention for 2024-2026 is
‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’
World Suicide Prevention Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness, fostering change and providing a sense of community and understanding for people with lived or living experience.
Every individual and community are at a different stage in their understanding and awareness of suicide prevention. No matter where you stand, there are many ways to be involved in World Suicide Prevention Day.
Below are a range of resources and training options that can help everyone to “change the narrative around suicide”.
- You can find out more about suicide prevention support in Dudley by visiting Reach Out Dudley
- You can access free suicide awareness training at Zero Suicide Alliance
- An e-Learning course is available through Black Country Woman’s Aid. This helps professionals understand the links between domestic abuse and suicide. The 1.5-hour course, delivered on behalf of safe & sound, Dudley’s Community Safety Partnership explores the links, as well as how to support a victim of domestic abuse effectively and safely. Sign up at: Domestic abuse and the links to suicide
- For World Suicide Prevention Day, Samaritans have developed a resource “Suicidal thoughts can be interrupted” to find out more go to the Samaritans Website
Anyone can have suicidal thoughts, if you’re feeling like you want to die, it’s important to tell someone. Help and support is available right now if you need it. You do not have to struggle with difficult feelings alone.
- People across the Black Country can access local mental health crisis services 24/7, by calling 111 and selecting option 2
- Call Samaritans 116 123 to talk to someone 24/7
- TEXT “SHOUT” to 85258 for free support 24/7
- Visit www.reachoutdudley.co.uk for details of Mental Health & Wellbeing Services