
10/09/2025
🧡 Today is World Su***de Prevention Day - and every life truly matters. 🧡
If you’re struggling or feeling overwhelmed, please know: you are not alone, and there is hope and support in Cumbria.
ℹ️ Local Support Available:
Every Life Matters is our Cumbrian su***de prevention and bereavement support charity providing local training, peer support, and emotional care. If you're thinking about su***de, worried about someone, or grieving a loss, they’re here for you. Call 07908 537541 or email info@every-life-matters.org.uk
ℹ️ Other Crisis Support:
Samaritans: 116 123 — free, 24/7
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***de HOPELINEUK (under 35s): 0800 068 4141 — 24/7
NHS 111 — press option 2 for mental health support
MindLine Cumbria: 0300 561 0000 (midday–11 pm weekdays; 5–11 pm weekends) or text “Mind” to 81066
Lancashire & South Cumbria Mental Health Helpline: 0800 915 4640 (24/7) or text “HELLO” to 07860 022846 (evenings)
🕯️ Candle Lighting Events:
Throughout today, candle-lighting events are taking place across Cumbria in remembrance, reflecting, and connection:
Barrow Town Hall
Carlisle Cathedral
The Bird Cage, Kendal
St Andrew’s Church, Penrith
St Nicholas Church, Whitehaven
These informal gatherings begin from 7:45pm, with the candle lighting and minute of silence at 8 pm. All are welcome.