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Preventing suicide in Liverpool
Preventing suicide in Liverpool
REACHOUT Liverpool is a Suicide Prevention campaign aimed at those in crisis and those who may be concerned about someone. You are not alone, this website will help and guide you.
Having suicidal thoughts?
If you are feeling suicidal or at crisis point, you don’t have to struggle alone. There is help out there.
Concerned about somebody?
Noticed someone is behaving differently but not sure what to do? Reach out now it could save a life.
‘Suicide’ is a word that most of us avoid, this needs to change in order to break the stigma. Suicide is preventable and we all have a roll to play.
REACHOUT Liverpool aims to guide those that are feeling suicidal to a safe place and arm those that are concerned with the confidence to help someone. Talking about suicide can change and save a life.
Anyone can have suicidal thoughts – REACHOUT now and start a conversation.
Case studies
Lindsay’s story
At 14 Lindsay began suffering from depression and anxiety and started to self-harm. Years later Lindsay hit rock bottom and was treated at a psychiatric hospital. Lindsay has attempted to take her own life on several occasions. She is now a passionate advocate for the need to talk about feelings of suicide to ensure people get the help they need. Lindsay is now backing REACHOUT – Liverpool, a new suicide prevention campaign and encouraging people to reach out and start a conversation
Aran's* story
(*name changed to protect anonymity)
A series of events in his early twenties resulted in Aran suffering severe depression, panic attacks and feelings of hopelessness. This coupled with a number of people he knew taking their own lives really knocked him. Aran is concerned that some people may find it hard to access support so is backing REACHOUT – Liverpool, a new suicide prevention campaign encouraging people to reach out and start a conversation.
Iris' story
Iris has tried to take her own life many times, she lives with severe trauma and stress, following an abusive childhood. After receiving treatment she suffered a heart-breaking setback when a friend took his own life. Iris’s mantra is ‘it’s ok not to be ok’ and she is now throwing her support behind REACHOUT – Liverpool, a new suicide prevention campaign and encouraging people to reach out and start a conversation.