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Every child and young person deserves to feel heard, supported and connected. As we mark World Suicide Prevention Day, we are encouraging professionals, families and communities to play their part in recognising when a young person may be struggling and know where to access help.
Suicide prevention is everyone's business. Having open, supportive conversations and responding early to concerns can make a significant difference. We encourage all practitioners working with children, young people and families to take opportunities to increase their confidence in recognising emotional distress and responding appropriately.
Every Life Matters is a Cumbria-based suicide prevention and suicide bereavement support charity working to reduce suicide and support local communities. The website provides a wealth of resources, training opportunities, guidance and practical information to help people recognise when someone may be struggling and understand how to offer support.
🔗 https://www.every-life-matters.org.uk/
Suicide Alertness Bitesize - Online - 10th September
This CPD-accredited one hour online training session is aimed at anyone who wants to understand more about suicide, how to know when someone may be having thoughts of suicide, how to talk directly and comfortably about suicide, and what we can all do to offer practical support.
This training is available only to people who live or work in Cumbria.
Suicide Alertness Bitesize - Online - 10th September Tickets, Thursday 10 September • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM GMT+1 | Eventbrite
Orange Button Community Scheme
The Orange Button Community Scheme helps people identify trained individuals who can listen without judgement, talk openly about suicide, and signpost to appropriate support services. The distinctive orange badge shows that the wearer has completed recognised suicide prevention training and is confident in having supportive conversations.
If you have completed suicide prevention training with Every Life Matters in the last two years and live in Cumbria, you can register to join the scheme.
🔗 https://www.every-life-matters.org.uk/orange-button-community-scheme
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If you are worried about a child or young person's emotional wellbeing, the following services offer information, advice and support:
Childline Free, confidential support for anyone under 19.
🔗 www.childline.org.uk | 📞 0800 1111
YoungMinds Mental health information and resources for young people, parents and professionals. 🔗 www.youngminds.org.uk
PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 Confidential suicide prevention support for young people under 35 and anyone concerned about them.
🔗 www.papyrus-uk.org | 📞 0800 068 4141
Kooth Free online mental wellbeing support and counselling for young people. 🔗 www.kooth.com
The Mix Information and support for young people under 25.
🔗 www.themix.org.uk
Westmorland and Furness Children & Young People’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing Directory
This directory brings together services and resources across Westmorland and Furness to support the emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people. It is designed to help services, organisations and community partners find the right help, at the right time for children, young people and families.
🔗CYP Emotional Health and Wellbeing Directory
Learn how to have life-saving conversations by booking on free Suicide Alertness training: Every Life Matters
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Together, we can help create a culture where children and young people feel safe to talk about their feelings, know where to seek support, and are never left to face difficult times alone.
Guidance on how to report a concern can be found via the Westmorland and Furness Safeguarding Children Partnership: How to report a concern.
In a mental health crisis, contact 111 and select option 2.
In an emergency, where there is an immediate risk of harm, contact emergency services on 999.
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