Drop-in Sessions to Address Suicide Rates in Cumberland
Cumberland libraries will host drop-in sessions to discuss and tackle rising suicide rates in the area
Cumberland, UK, Suicide Prevention, Every Life Matters, Community Support
Cumberland: There’s a new initiative happening in Cumberland to help tackle the troubling suicide rates. They’re organizing drop-in sessions at local libraries, and it’s all part of a project called ‘The Big Question.’
These sessions will run from January 14 to January 24, and they’re really focused on understanding why suicide is such a big issue in the area. The goal is to find ways to help reduce these numbers.
From January 2020 to December 2023, there were 303 suspected suicide deaths in Cumbria, with over half of those happening in Cumberland. That’s a pretty alarming statistic, and it’s clear that something needs to be done.
The project is backed by the NDA and is a collaboration between Cumberland Council and Liverpool John Moores University. They’re really hoping people will come out, share their thoughts, and take part in the survey.
This survey is open until January 31, 2025, and they want to hear from anyone over 18 living in Cumberland. It’s a chance for residents to voice their opinions on this important issue.
Here’s when you can catch the team at the libraries:
- Tuesday, January 14, Whitehaven Library (10am-6pm)
- Wednesday, January 15, Carlisle Library (10am-5.30pm)
- Thursday, January 16, Workington Library (10am-5pm)
- Friday, January 17, Wigton Library (10am-5pm)
- Tuesday, January 21, Cockermouth Library and Whitehaven Library (10am-4pm)
- Wednesday, January 22, Maryport Library (10am-5pm)
- Thursday, January 23, Workington Library (10am-5pm)
- Friday, January 24, Carlisle Library (10am-5.30pm)
Each location will have private spaces for anyone who wants to chat with the team or get support from Every Life Matters, a charity focused on suicide prevention and bereavement support.
Lisa Brown, who’s the deputy leader of Cumberland Council, is really encouraging everyone to get involved. She said it’s crucial to improve suicide prevention efforts and make support more accessible for those in need.
These drop-in sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about what’s being done and to connect with resources that can help. If you want to take part in The Big Question survey, just head over to the Cumberland Council website.
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