Need support? Find help now
RTProjects
RTProjects aims to support individuals experiencing poor mental health to lead full lives through group art therapy and one-to-one sessions at its ‘Open Art Surgery’ in Gilesgate, Durham. Working with those affected by depression, anxiety, and suicide risk, RTProjects offers a safe space for creative expression and community support. The organisation helps individuals build emotional resilience, develop coping strategies, and embark on personal recovery journeys tailored to their unique needs.
Our work in suicide prevention
Our suicide prevention campaign, Never Give Up, complements our core activities by raising awareness and encouraging conversations about suicide. We achieve this through lectures, concerts, training sessions, and the distribution of t-shirts and badges designed to spark dialogue on this vital topic.
Central to the campaign is our life-saving musical composition, Never Give Up, which aims to reach and inspire those we may never meet. One survivor shared, “The heartbeat of this song reaches me in the deep, restoring real and tangible hope that sparks life in me again and again… reminding me I am not alone.” Our dream is that it will continue to save lives—we know it already has.
Our current priorities
Our current priority is to reduce the impact of isolation on individuals already at high risk of suicide.
Our current challenges
We need to double the number of sessions we deliver to accommodate the growing number of people seeking support. However, we currently lack the staff and funding required to meet this increased demand.