Content warning: The content of this page may be emotionally challenging as it discusses suicide.
If you, or someone you are with, is in crisis, visit our webpage on crisis support for adults, or mental health support for under 18s.
Every death by suicide is preventable. Suicide prevention saves lives.
People often die by suicide because many difficult things are happening in their lives at the same time. The loss can have a big and lasting impact on families, friends and the entire community.
The effects of a death by suicide leaves a long-lasting impact on communities, like a ripple on a pond.
In England, over 100 people die by suicide each week. In Havering, on average 1 resident dies by suicide every 3 weeks – this is a higher rate compared to the London average.
Every life lost is one too many. In Havering, our goal is to create a community where suicide is not seen as a solution—where people know where to go for help, and how to help one another.
Find out more about Havering’s All-Age Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025-2030 and explore more resources on the Havering Council website.
Break down stigma (negative attitudes) associated with suicide. Think about your own thought processes and understanding.
Suicide can be prevented. Some people believe that if someone wants to take their own life, nothing can stop them—but that’s not true. Often, the desire is momentary, and they will talk to someone about their feelings.
Asking someone if they are suicidal will not make them more likely to take their own life. Talking to them can help. It shows you care, and it gives them a chance to share how they feel. This can make a big difference.
In Havering, we use the term 'died by/death by suicide' or 'lost their life to suicide'. This is because language like ‘committed suicide’ makes suicide sound like a sin or a crime. It creates a stigma which makes it harder to have open, life-saving conversations.
Take part in free suicide prevention training so you have the knowledge and skills to support someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts.
There is training available for everyone, as well as training for specific professions. Take a look at the options below.
Make a safety plan, a supportive tool for yourself or for a friend.
A safety plan includes what you would do, and who might support you, in a crisis. It can help you find hope when all feels lost.
The Stay Alive app is a free phone app people who are in mental health crisis or someone supporting someone in crisis can use.
You can download Stay Alive on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store for smartphones and tablets. The web version works like a website and you can use it on your smartphone, tablet and desktop or laptop computers.
If you want to learn more about stay alive, visit the website.
A bereavement by suicide is different from any other kind of bereavement; bringing an intensity and range of emotions such as social isolation, abandonment and shock. Take a look at our bereavement support page for information about services available.
Take a look at our bereavement support page for information about services available.
Join our free, online suicide prevention training offered by Mind in the City, Hackney, and Waltham Forest. This two-hour session is designed for anyone working with vulnerable people or those interested in learning more about suicide prevention.
We offer tailored information, advice and support to parents and carers who are concerned about their child or young person’s mental health. You can speak to us over the phone, or chat to us online.
Free confidential 24/7 text service offering support if you're in crisis and need immediate help.
Worried about self-harm? Calm Harm is a free* app that helps you manage or resist the urge to self-harm.
The Stay Alive app is a free phone app people who are in mental health crisis or someone supporting someone in crisis can use.
Call us free on 0808 800 8088 on Mondays and Thursdays, 7pm-10pm.
If you live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Essex, Kent & Medway, you can call for mental health help and advice anytime of the day or night. Callers can receive advice, signposting or arranged to be seen in emergency. Service is available to clients that are known to Mental Health Services and those attempting to access services. We can arrange for you to speak with a mental health professional. Calls can be from clients, carers, allied professionals, GPs etc. This is a freephone number and callers will not be charged.
Our helpline number is 0300 561 0115 (Mon-Fri 9:30-4:30pm)
When life is difficult, you can call Samaritans free, day or night, on 116 123.
For children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide. For anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.
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