Suicide prevention
Suicide prevention is a key priority within the Bromley Health and Wellbeing Strategy and the Bromley Mental Health Strategy. A link to the Bromley Suicide Prevention Plan 2025-30 is included at the bottom of this page. This page provides professionals with information on suicide prevention training, events and resources. Working with partners across Bromley, the Public Health Team and the Safeguarding Adults Board support a collaborative approach to raising awareness, reducing risk and supporting those affected by suicide. Together, we can help make suicide prevention everybody’s business.
If you would like further information please contact: publichealth.team@bromley.gov.uk
Key dates:
- Suicide Prevention Month – September 2026
- World Suicide Prevention Day – 10 September 2026
- World Mental Health Day – 10 October 2026
- Mental Health Awareness Week – 10-16 May 2027
Resources
Leaflets and guides:
Suicide Bereavement UK have developed a series of At Your Side guides for those bereaved by suicide in the Armed Forces Community:
Guide for Serving Personnel:
Guide for Veterans:
Guide for Families:
Reports
Bromley Suicide Audit 2024:
Bromley Annual Public Health Report 2024 – Suicide Prevention:
Support Services
Samaritans – Call 116 123 for immediate support. Calls are free and available 24 hours a day.
Give us a SHOUT (85258) – Shout 85258 is a free and confidential text messaging service that is available 24/7. Text 85258 at anytime if you are struggling to cope and need immediate support to start a conversation with a trained volunteer who will listen and help you to get to a calmer and safe place.
Switchboard Free LGBTQIA+ Support Line – Switchboard provides a one-stop listening service for the LGBTQIA+ community on the phone, by email and through instant messaging. Call 0800 0119 100 or email hello@switchboard.lgbt
South East London Suicide Bereavement Service - If you have been affected or bereaved by suicide, or if you know someone who is – no matter how long ago, you can contact SEL Suicide Bereavement Service on 07933 393397 (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) or email suicidebereavement@selmind.org.uk
James’ Place – charity offering free, life-saving treatment to suicidal men at their centres in London, Liverpool, Birmingham and Newcastle. Email info@jamesplace.org.uk or call 0203 488 8404 (London region)
Training links
Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA) provides free online suicide awareness training courses that are accessible to all. ZSA helps people to learn how to identify when someone is presenting suicidal thoughts/behaviour, how to speak with them in a supportive manner, and how to help them find useful services and support.
Further links
Bromley Suicide Prevention Plan 2025-30:
London Borough of Bromley webpage – Preventing suicide:
