Leicestershire County Council

Our work in suicide prevention

We, alongside partners, lead the ‘Start A Conversation campaign to build a community that is committed to the mental health and well-being of its residents and provide a non-judging environment where care and support is available to those in distress or those bereaved or affected by suicide.

Through raised awareness and open and honest conversations about suicide, we believe that every person has the potential to make a difference and save a life.

Our current priorities

Current priorities are to continue raising the profile of the SAC campaign, to reduce the stigma around talking about suicide and to support those bereaved by suicide.

Our current challenges

Establishing new working relationships with organisations outside of the traditional network/pathway.