Action for Wellbeing exists to reduce the number of suicides in South Cumbria and North Lancashire and to provide support to those considering suicide, and to those bereaved by suicide.
Why is suicide an issue?
Suicide is at its highest level since 2002 with 6,507 deaths recorded in 2018.
In Cumbria, on average, one person dies per week as a result of suicide.
Lancashire and South Cumbria had the 4th highest suicide rate in the country in 2014-2015.
Worldwide government targets are to reduce deaths by suicide by 10% by 2021.
We have been awarded £10,000 from The National Lottery to run a 12 month pilot project.
Action for Wellbeing raises awareness of suicide and is currently raising funds to purchase and renovate a property in Morecambe.
This property will serve a Crisis Centre for those struggling with suicidal thoughts and feelings.
