01 Oct

Newcastle United Foundation launches free mental health text support service

The new service was launched on World Suicide Prevention day on 10 September. It’s a 24/7 mental health textline for anyone struggling to cope – whether they are dealing with anxiety and loneliness, to issues around self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Supporters visiting the St. James’ Park stadium can expect to be handed pocket-size business cards…

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23 May

Guide to wellbeing and mental health during COVID-19

The Suicide Prevention Network has created a new guide to looking after yourself and others during COVID-19. The booklet is being delivered to 1.3 million homes in the region as part of Mental Health Awareness week. You can download a copy here

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08 May

Suicide Prevention website launches to support the North East and North Cumbria

The North East and North Cumbria Suicide Prevention Network is a regional partnership of organisations and individuals, collaborating across different agencies and communities, to help enhance and support all suicide prevention activity across the region. They are working to ensure everything possible is done to get support and information to help people stay safe, and…

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07 Feb

Free ‘suicide prevention’ training from the Zero Suicide Alliance

The Zero Suicide Alliance is a collaborative of National Health Service trusts, businesses and individuals who are all committed to suicide prevention in the UK and beyond. The alliance is ultimately concerned with improving support for people contemplating suicide by raising awareness of and promoting FREE suicide prevention training which is accessible to all. The…

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15 Feb

Suicide Prevention E-Learning for the VCS

Public Health England and NHS Health Education England have developed an online learning programme to help people feel more confident to talk about suicide. It has been developed for the wider public health workforce including voluntary sector, blue light services, prison staff and prison listeners health and social care.  It was developed by a range of…

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10 Dec

Launch of ‘Staying Safe’ Web Site

4 Mental Health launch ‘Staying Safe’ website, offering vital resources for anyone distressed, thinking about suicide or worried about someone they care about. The Staying Safe website is a potentially life-saving resource developed by 4 Mental Health, with invaluable input from international academics, mental health practitioners, people who have survived suicidal thoughts and those personally…

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