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World Suicide Prevention Day is a chance to break the stigma

Published on Thursday 31 August 2023

Derbyshire County Council is supporting World Suicide Prevention Day with a series of events and training opportunities.


World Suicide Prevention Day takes place on September 10th and is a chance for communities to come together to raise awareness of suicide prevention.

Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Communities Councillor Carol Hart said: “World Suicide Prevention Day is a chance for us all to tackle the stigma that prevents people from seeking help, as well as highlighting the support available.

“If you feel suicidal then please talk to someone. You are not alone and there is help out there.”

There will be a variety of events taking place across Derbyshire to support World Suicide Prevention Day.

Volunteers will speak with fans and hand out mental health information at football matches across the county. These will take place at:

•    Belper Town. Saturday 2nd September
•    Chesterfield FC. Saturday 9th September
•    Matlock Town. Saturday 23rd September
•    Alfreton Town. Saturday 7th October
•    Buxton Town. Saturday 14th October

The council’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention team have also created a short film in partnership with Chesterfield FC and local people, sharing their stories and how football has helped their mental health.

The Derbyshire Suicide Prevention Programme will also be holding suicide prevention stalls at:

•    Ilkeston Hospital. Tuesday 5th Sept 9am -1 2pm
•    Royal Derby Hospital. Tuesday 5th Sept 1pm - 4pm
•    Chesterfield Royal Hospital. Wednesday 6th Sept 10am - 3pm
•    Buxton Hospital Wednesday.11th Sept 9am -1 2pm
•    Walton Hospital Wednesday. 11th Sept 1pm - 3pm

A community Baton of Hope event is being held in Norfolk Square Glossop on 16th September between 10am and 2pm.

Our mental health team are linking with local partners including Mentell, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue and the Derbyshire Suicide Prevention Programme to speak with people, offer support and raise awareness.



Article by Derbyshire County Council




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