Lifeline- Suicide Prevention Project for young
people aged 11-25 years
The Suicide Prevention Project is for young people age 11-25 years who are
impacted by the issue of self-harm and/or suicide. This can be through concerns
about their own self-harm and/or suicidal thoughts/behaviour or the impact of a
death through suicide.
The Suicide Prevention Project is part of the overall Northern Ireland
Suicide Prevention Strategy funded through Investing for Health and Protect Life
budgets.
The service is young-person centred, offering a respectful,
genuine and empowering relationship within which young people can choose to
explore feelings, situations and options at their own pace.
The Suicide Prevention Project counsellors work throughout Northern Ireland
and we try to see a young person as close to where they live as possible using
appropriate rooms in local youth and community centres.
The Suicide Prevention Project is a flexible service involving the young
person from the outset in assessment and contracting. Assessment is a
comprehensive process looking at family and social networks, educational history
and current engagement, risk and protective factors, involvement with police,
physical health, past and present mental health, suicide, self-harm or eating
issues, use of substances or indirect affect, involvement with other
professionals, personal resources and support structures, goals and competency
to engage at this time.
We monitor risks on an ongoing basis and provide appropriate signposting to
relevant partner organisations as required.
If you would like more information about our projects or to make a referral
to the Suicide Prevention Project, please ring Lifeline (freephone 24/7
Helpline) on 0808 808 8000 or a referral form can be completed through our
website - www.contactyouth.org
