
Reach Out; Start to End Suicide have published their Impact Report for 2019 - 20.
Evidence shows that stigmatising attitudes result in people being less likely to get help or give help. If we don’t speak up about persistent stigma, we are at risk of perpetuating a society where we remain reluctant to reach out for help for ourselves or to support others.
This is why ‘Reach Out; Start to End Suicide’ was set up by ‘START Inspiring Minds’ in early 2018, it is dedicated to the prevention of suicide. It is based on the foundation and belief that suicide is preventable and everyone has a role to play in preventing suicide. START is utilising its foundation within therapeutic creative arts to deliver incredibly innovative interventions that are capturing attention, proactively engaging with the Salford community and beyond, whilst providing support and hope to those directly affected by suicide.
‘Reach Out; Start to End Suicide’, now a multi-award-winning campaign, brings together the Salford community and beyond as they build resilience, caring, and save lives. It is a people’s movement that is delivering outstanding outcomes and results. This impact report documents the activities undertaken from April 2019 to March 2020.