World Suicide Prevention Day takes place on Wednesday 10 September. The purpose is to raise awareness that suicide can be prevented. Every day, 17 people die by suicide in the UK. Of those, five are in contact with mental health services, and four of those five (80%) are assessed as ‘low’ or ‘no’ risk at their last contact.

Light Up For Hope event 

Healthy Minds Calderdale are hosting an event to come together, remember and reflect on World Suicide Prevention Day, Wednesday, 10th September, 5pm - 6.30pm, Crossley Gallery, Dean Clough, Halifax, HX3 5AX. You can find the full event details here.

Suicide prevention support guide for families and carers 

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have suicide prevention support guide for families and carers which can be found on their website here.

Local support and resources can be found on the West Yorkshire Suicide Prevention website: Suicide Prevention Resources for West Yorkshire

NHS England guidance 

Earlier this year the NHS published Staying safe from suicide: Best practice guidance for safety assessment, formulation and management. The suicide prevention guidance will help clinicians provide more personalised care for patients struggling with feelings of suicide.

For autistic people and people with a learning disability the charity Mind has a range of resources about mental health support and suicide. If you or someone you know are feeling low or having thoughts of suicide, you can speak to Samaritans.