We have received confirmation that Access Community Trust ceased trading on the 25th February 2026. This has resulted in the immediate closure of the four STEAM cafés across Norfolk and Suffolk, as well as the Dual Diagnosis service in … Read Article about Urgent Update – Immediate closure of Steam Cafes in Suffolk and Norfolk
#Suicide Prevention
Making Suicide Prevention Everybody’s Business Webinar Series
Suffolk County Council's Public Health suicide prevention team is running a series of webinars with partners on key areas throughout the year. As part of their commitment to making suicide prevention everybody's business, the webinars will explore … Read Article about Making Suicide Prevention Everybody’s Business Webinar Series
Samaritans provide support for the Armed Forces, veterans, & their families.
Samaritans works with the Ministry of Defence and other charities to support serving personnel in the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families. They run a dedicated helpline that provides a safe and non-judgmental space for people who have … Read Article about Samaritans provide support for the Armed Forces, veterans, & their families.
Caring for ourselves during the holiday season and New Year
A variety of factors can affect our mental health during the Christmas season. Financial strain, shorter days, cold weather, family obligations, and past trauma can all take a toll. The holiday season often brings additional stress, which can … Read Article about Caring for ourselves during the holiday season and New Year
Statement from Suffolk User Forum, 14 February 2024 – Ellie Woolnough
All of SUF’s members, friends, partners and contacts will probably have seen the media coverage over the last three weeks and perhaps reports of the Coroner’s verdict on Tuesday this week (13 February) of Ellie’s tragic death. Such an awful but … Read Article about Statement from Suffolk User Forum, 14 February 2024 – Ellie Woolnough
Suffolk Suicide Prevention Plan – Invitation to join an in-person workshop Tuesday 13th February or online workshop on Monday 26th February.
When someone takes their own life, the impact on family and friends is devastating and widespread, with many people throughout the community feeling the aftershocks. In Suffolk we are keen to revise our local plan against the new national … Read Article about Suffolk Suicide Prevention Plan – Invitation to join an in-person workshop Tuesday 13th February or online workshop on Monday 26th February.
Staying safe and well…Looking after ourselves over the 2023 festive holiday and new year,
Whether or not Christmas is part of our life, our mental health can be affected this time of year by a wide range of things happening around us. Emotional and financial pressures, the shorter days, colder weather, family commitments, difficult and … Read Article about Staying safe and well…Looking after ourselves over the 2023 festive holiday and new year,
Right Care, Right Person
Your Police Your Say The Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore and Chief Constable, Rachel Kearton (pictured above) are hosting a series of meetings across the county in the coming weeks to give updates on the Right Care, Right Person … Read Article about Right Care, Right Person
New animation launched to help people at risk of suicide
A new animation has been created to support people at risk of suicide. The animation, LISTEN for Suicide Prevention, has been created by Suffolk User Forum, in partnership with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) and funded by Suffolk … Read Article about New animation launched to help people at risk of suicide
Staying safe and well…Looking after ourselves over the festive holiday and new year 2022/23
Whether or not Christmas is part of our life, our mental health can be affected this time of year by a wide range of things happening around us. Emotional and financial pressures, the shorter days, colder weather, family commitments, difficult and … Read Article about Staying safe and well…Looking after ourselves over the festive holiday and new year 2022/23