Come help us create 281 lanterns - one for each of the suicide deaths registered in West Yorkshire in 2021 - to show your support for suicide prevention, remember those lost, and stand in solidarity with survivors of suicide.

This will be an informal event with opportunities to connect with others - however, there is no pressure to speak to others unless you want to. Members of the Healthy Minds team, including Safespace, will also be available to chat.

Tuesday, October 10th 2023
Crossley Gallery, Dean Clough
Halifax, HX3 5AX

5:30 - 7:00 pm - Lantern-making drop-in
7:00 - 7:30 pm - Words from Chief Officer, Jonny Richardson-Glenn followed by official lighting and time for reflection

Please register your place:
https://lightupforhope.eventbrite.co.uk​

"Prior to working as a project worker for Safespace at Healthy Minds, I was a volunteer for both the Samaritans and Shout - two national mental health charities. I was immediately attracted to applying for the role at Safespace given that it allowed me to use my listening skills from counselling courses, in addition to my voluntary experience in order to support those in distress living in the Calderdale region. Being an established and respected support service in Halifax helped me know that working as part of the team would be a great opportunity. I have lived in Calderdale all my life and I am therefore passionate about helping service users feel that they have a place where they will be listened to locally. Having an awareness of issues affecting service users in the region, paired with an understanding of other local services, helps me to signpost service users to other organisations that might be helpful and appropriate too.