Suicide Prevention Champions
Help create a community where no one struggles alone
What is a Suicide Prevention Champion?
A Suicide Prevention Champion is someone who knows how to recognise when a person might be in distress and feels confident offering compassionate, non-judgemental support.
Champions help create safer communities by listening openly, reducing stigma, and encouraging people to speak honestly about how they’re feeling. You don’t need clinical training. You just need empathy, openness, and a desire to help.
Becoming a Champion means joining a wider movement to break down shame, challenge stereotypes, and open up conversations that save lives.
Who can become a Champion?
You can apply if you:
- Are 18 or over
- Live or work in Sutton, Wandsworth, Kingston, Croydon, Richmond, or Merton
You may also have:
- Lived experience of suicidal thoughts or self-harm
- Experience of being bereaved by suicide
- Professional experience supporting someone in suicidal crisis
- A personal or professional passion for mental health and suicide prevention
You don’t need all of these experiences, just the willingness to learn and help others. Please note this role is voluntary.
Why become a Champion?
Becoming a Champion means you’ll:
- Help create safer, more supportive communities
- Play a vital part in reducing stigma around suicide
- Gain confidence in how to support someone who’s struggling
- Join a network of people all committed to saving lives
Even one small conversation can make a huge difference.
How to apply?
Apply to become a Suicide Prevention Champion
Applying is simple. Just complete the form below so our team can learn more about you.
Need help or have questions?
If you’d like to talk to our team or ask whether the Champion role is right for you, we’re here to help.
Helpful resources
If you’re finding things unbearable or need immediate support:
- Samaritans: 116 123
- SHOUT: Text SHOUT to 85258
- CALM: 0800 585 858
- Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide: 0300 115 065
- Cruse Bereavement Care: 0808 808 1677
If your life is at risk, call 999 or go straight to A&E.