The only acceptable target for suicide is Zero.
The only acceptable target for suicide is Zero.
SUICIDE DOWN TO ZERO
SUICIDE DOWN TO ZERO WAS SET UP IN APRIL 2014 AS AN INDEPENDENT ORGANISATION TO CAMPAIGN FOR AN END TO SUICIDE IN OUR DISTRICT.
We became a recognized charity in May 2015. We have a Board made up of 9 people (survivors, suicide attempt survivors, suicide prevention activists and those with a professional background in helping) bringing together a wealth of knowledge, skills & experience alongside specific beliefs about suicide and its prevention.
We believe that the only acceptable target for suicide deaths is zero. Initially we campaigned at Department of Health and senior Public Health Agency levels but reverted to a “ground up” community development approach – “think big, start small & scale fast.
Our Goal
We aim to enable a paradigm shift to occur in how suicide is viewed. It is acknowledged worldwide as a public health phenomenon that is preventable. We want suicide to be viewed here as almost entirely preventable not inevitable. We will collaborate with other like – minded groups and encourage the trial of new and innovative approaches and those which have proved successful elsewhere.
LATEST NEWS
Link with Family Mediation
Recently our Chair, Pat McGreevy met with Joan Davis Chief Executive of Family Mediation. The
New Board Members
The Board are delighted to welcome two new members: Billy Fyffe and Martina Clendenning. Billy
Congratulations to Catherine
The Board members extend their heartiest congratulation to Catherine McKeown, the charity's Development Worker who
Our trainings ‘best practice’
...recognised as best practice by the United States Suicide Prevention Resource Centre. Two of the
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Everyone can contribute to eliminating suicide in our area. You can learn more about suicide by acquiring a copy of our ‘We need to talk about…. suicide’ booklet or attending one of the 1 hour awareness sessions based on the booklet. You can take the 3 & 1/2 hour safeTALK training and become more alert to the possibility of suicide. You could attend the 2 day ASIST training and become a suicide first-aider.
Volunteer
There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer and play your part at eradicating suicide in our area. We would be very grateful to receive any time and help you can provide particularly with the events we are running throughout the area. For more information please contact info@sdz.co.uk.
DONATE NOW
You can help us in our work by making a donation.
To do so simply go to localgiving.org/sdz0000.