A NEW campaign by Hillingdon and Hounslow councils launches today (10) to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day. 

It aims to raise awareness of the resources people can use to speak to those in crisis.

The campaign, called BeTheirOne, focuses on the fact it takes only one person to save a life.

By taking the Zero Suicide Alliance training and familiarising themselves with the crisis services close to them, people have the best chance of saving someone’s life.

The newly-updated training launched today and is available at www.zerosuicidealliance.com/suicide-awareness-training.

It takes 20 minutes to complete and is recommended for anyone 16 and above. It includes scenarios and advice on how anyone can have a life-saving conversation.

Cllr Jane Palmer, Hillingdon Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, said: “By taking the free training you can make a real difference by learning how to support those in distress.

“For anyone in Hillingdon who needs to talk about something that’s worrying them, who may be in distress or despair, or might be finding life so hard they feel they can’t go on living, please contact the Hillingdon Samaritans on 116 123.

“It is available from any phone, and dedicated volunteers can provide emotional support around the clock.”