The City of Wolverhampton Council is marking World Suicide Prevention Day with a week long programme of events and activities from Monday 5th September to Sunday 11th September. The aim of the week is to encourage people to help raise awareness of the importance of good mental health and wellbeing – while also helping to tackle some of the stigma which surrounds the issue.
The events taking place in the run up to World Suicide Prevention Day on Saturday 10 September will aim to get people thinking about their own mental health and wellbeing, and that of others, and to highlight the help and support which is available locally.
A full list of activities and events are featured in the downloads section of this page. The contact details and venues are also included.
Individuals will be encouraged to Go Orange on Wednesday 7 September and wear something orange to show their support for the campaign, while orange and yellow ribbons will be on sale at the Civic Centre and Epic Café to raise money for PAPYRUS, an organisation which aims to prevent suicide among young people.
PAPYRUS will be running training sessions which will be delivered to employees from the council and other organisations across the city who come into contact with people at risk of suicide or acute distress, and individuals, schools.
Samaritans’ Wolverhampton provides confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. However, many of its calls are not about suicide, but from people who feel upset or confused and just want to talk to someone.
Vernon Dodd, branch director, said: “This year we are celebrating 50 years in Wolverhampton and we are really proud that Samaritans has been helping people through difficult times for such a long time.
“People can contact us at any time of day or night. There are many ways to get in touch, including email and text, as well as by phone and visiting the branch to speak to a volunteer face to face.”
For help and support, contact Samaritans Wolverhampton by calling 01902 420591 or call free on 116 123, visiting its office at 54 Newhampton Road West, logging on to www.samaritans.org or emailing jo@samaritans.org.
PAPYRUS provides support for young people and for more details, please visit www.papyrus-uk.org, call 0800 068 4141, text 07786 209697 or email pat@papyrus-uk.org
Please do take the time to view the supported organisations under the related services section of this page. The organisations featured are available to help.