Drop-in to an informal networking event on World Suicide Prevention day on10th September to find out more about mental health support for young people in Leeds. Stalls will be available from a range of providers so you can pick up promotional material and chat about the support they offer. It’s also a chance to visit the Time for Young people hub and find out more about how they can support young people aged 11 upwards - Time for Young People Leeds - MindMate
Attendees will be able to support the MindMate Ambassadors who are taking on carrying the Baton of Hope, to represent children and young people in Leeds who have been bereaved by suicide.
The Baton of Hope Tour is a national suicide prevention campaign which brings communities together to remember the lives sadly lost to suicide, while promoting a message of hope, reducing stigma and promoting help-seeking. 84 Baton Bearers, who have all been affected or bereaved by suicide, will carry the baton across Leeds.
Find out more about support for families bereaved by suicide here - Has someone close to you died by suicide? - MindMate
Event details:
- Aimed at people working in Leeds with families
- Time for Young People Hub, 21 Wharf Street, LS2 7EQ
- Wednesday 10th September, 1pm – 2pm
- No need to book – drop in any time
- The Baton will be handed over to the MindMate Ambassadors around 1:30pm outside the Hub