The Jordan Legacy CIC

In 2023, there were 6,069 registered deaths by suicide in England and Wales. To represent every life lost, Cardiff-based bigmoose, a mental health charity offering free therapy and support, have a dream for 6069 people to take part in their ultra fun run on April 13th in Bute Park - or virtually from anywhere. With 37 days to go, they have 2,968 places left to fill. For just ￡15 you will receive a bigmoose spotty running tee, free socks and a medal - and most importantly, every penny raised will go directly towards funding therapy for people struggling. Get your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/ezUmd4kb And please share with your networks ?? Chloe Smith jeff smith #mentalhealth #suicideprevention

??? New Podcast ??? In the latest episode of Death: A Changing Industry, Steve Phillip joins John Adams for an important conversation around grief and mental health. They discuss: ? The phone call on December 4th 2019 that changed Steve and his family's life forever ? The warning signs that Jordan may have been at risk of taking his own life ? How Steve's approach to Jordan's struggles would be different today with the knowledge he now has on suicide and suicide prevention ? The increase in suicide numbers and the reasons behind this ? Why there is stigma around suicide ? What more we can do to help those who have lost all hope - from government action to the simple things we can all do to support those around us ? What people can do if they're worried about someone ? The importance of having a sense of purpose after losing a loved one to suicide ? How Jordan's family continue to carry him in their lives ? How The Jordan Legacy is working towards a Zero Suicide Society and our vision for a new national network community for suicide prevention through One Voice, One Hope Watch the interview on YouTube today:?https://lnkd.in/enADAX52 #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #onevoiceonehope #zerosuicidesociety #podcast

More than 100 university students die by suicide in the UK every year… Suicide is the biggest killer of men aged 20-34… How do we prevent any more young people taking their own lives? The Jordan Legacy is proud to be an ambassador for The Low Road - a powerful new feature-length movie, due to go on general release in 2026, which offers a message of hope around suicide, self-harm and the many issues that young people, in particular, face. ? You are invited to attend a free screening of the film, followed by a Q&A and an opportunity to network, at the Curzon Cinema in London on Wednesday April 2nd, 9:45am-1pm: https://lnkd.in/eeNRmnBd. A Glasgow screening is also available on April 9th, 10am-1pm. ? At https://lnkd.in/eumbPkSM you can watch the short trailer, which includes interviews with staff and students at the University of St Andrews who watched the film. ? Are you employed or connected with a university, college, the emergency services, NHS, a charity or other third sector organisation? Like Police Scotland are doing, please consider screening The Low Road or licensing the film within your organisation for a small investment, as part of your suicide awareness and prevention strategy, and for the care and wellbeing of young people. Sophie Marsh #mentalhealth #suicideprevention

? The One Day Test: Hitting Men's Mental Health for Six ? On Sunday 22nd June, a small village cricket team, in Hemingbrough, North Yorkshire, will take on an extraordinary challenge - playing an entire test match in a single day. From 8am - 9pm, they'll push their limits, playing for 13 hours straight to raise awareness and funds for men's mental health and the power of community in wellbeing. The world of cricket has been touched by mental health struggles on many occasions, highlighting the importance of raising awareness and support. This event parallels the longest day struggle that many men face, emphasising that getting through just one day can be a significant step forward. Hence, the One Day Test - a symbolic representation of endurance, resilience and hope. Their goal is to raise over ￡15,000 and we are hugely grateful that The Jordan Legacy is one of three important causes they have chosen to support. ?? For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, visit https://lnkd.in/eyBYi4Sy, or if you would like to make a donation please visit their Just Giving page at https://lnkd.in/eNRkKjW7 #ANDYSMANCLUB Charlie B. #mentalhealth #cricket #suicideprevention #menshealth

?? Spotlight on Hope ?? This week we are shining a light on Men Walking and Talking - 'mental health walks with the aim of bringing men together in a safe space to support one another.' Initially started in 2021 by Dan Reid in Telford, and having only one attendee on the first walk, Men Walking and Talking has grown to 30 walks across 16 counties. To find a group near you, or to start your own, visit their website at https://lnkd.in/d42pgSH8 #mentalhealth #spotlightonhope #suicideprevention #menshealth

As part of their initiatives to prevent suicide, Samaritans Online Excellence Programme is reaching out to ask individuals to complete a survey about their experiences in dealing with suicide and self-harm content online. They are seeking input from those engaged in content moderation, policy development or trust and safety roles. Your feedback is crucial in pinpointing areas for improvement in current training and guidelines, as well as understanding the essential resources required ?? The survey can be completed anonymously and will take around 10–15 minutes: https://lnkd.in/gRSxZkiz National Suicide Prevention Alliance #mentalhealth #suicideprevention

Have you got your tickets for the upcoming 'The Senior Mental Health Conference 2025'? ?? Friday May 2nd - 9am - 4pm The Education Exchange, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Steve Phillip is delighted to be delivering a talk and workshop alongside speakers such as Luke Ambler - founder and CEO of #ANDYSMANCLUB -, Sarah Henry, Vanessa Rolfe and Lindsey Brants, and organisations including Ygam and PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide. The event will bring together multi-agency professionals and schools to share good practice of the whole school approach to mental health. ?? Find out more and register your place at https://lnkd.in/eaFKxW2F #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #education

?? Hope for Life is back! ?? We are thrilled to announce that we have confirmed arrangements with the Great Yorkshire Events Centre to host our third Hope for Life (UK) Conference - and it promises to be every bit as special as the previous two have been! ?? Tuesday December 2nd 2025 - 9am - 5pm Our first conference was held in December 2021, just 3 days before the second anniversary of Jordan's death. It began as finding some way to deflect from the immense sadness we experience each December 4th since he took his own life in 2019, a way to create a belief that from his devastating loss we could find hope again and by doing so, inspire others to believe that also. Once again a mix of carefully selected speakers, musicians and performance acts will inspire an audience of more than 100 people from across the UK and overseas, so that they end the year with hope and a belief that it is possible to prevent all preventable suicides. ?? We are currently offering an early bird saving available for bookings received before the end of March. Tickets sell very quickly for this event so secure yours today at https://lnkd.in/eHiaq7Rw #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #hopeforlifeuk

A big thank you and well done to Daniel Cardwell, who yesterday took part in the St. Helens 10K to raise funds for The Jordan Legacy! Completed in a fantastic time of 54:13, Dan has so far raised 37% of his ￡750 target - all donations to help him reach his target and to support our work in suicide prevention are hugely appreciated: https://lnkd.in/eU3iCnqT Thank you ?? Kevin Tickle #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #fundraising

Tomorrow, March 1st, is Self-Harm Awareness Day, an opportunity to remove the stigma attached to self-injury and to encourage awareness about recognising the signs of self-harm. Self-harming is a coping strategy - for sufferers it helps them to manage their emotions, gives them a feeling of control and a release from tension. It is a way of dealing with overwhelming feelings, personal situations and experiences. It is one of the strongest predictors of suicide, with more than 50% of those who take their own lives having a history of self-harm. There are lots of organisations and charities that offer support and advice for those affected. These include: ?? Alumina, who provide free online self-harm support for 10-17 year olds: https://lnkd.in/e8ieXPmj ?? Heads Above The Waves raises awareness of depression and self-harm in young people and promotes positive, creative ways of dealing with the bad days: https://hatw.co.uk/ ?? Self Injury Support, who focus on improving support and knowledge around self-injury, offering safe spaces, experience-led tools and information on self-harm topics: https://lnkd.in/dhhjwi6 ?? stem4, whose award-winning app Calm Harm helps to manage/resist the urge to self-harm: https://stem4.org.uk/ ?? Harmless works to address and overcome issues related to self harm and suicide: https://harmless.org.uk/ ?? Safe Cut Kits by S&L are carefully and specifically designed for those affected by self-harm: https://lnkd.in/eMn2wpXz ?? RightLinesUK provide online support for young people who feel the need to self-harm ?? For parents worried about their child self-harming, read a helpful blog article by Safe and Sound First Aid & Safety Training at https://lnkd.in/eY4St_iQ You can also find more information and support at https://lnkd.in/eUeGPSvi on The Jordan Legacy website. #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #selfharmawarenessday