Need support?

Until there's not a single suicide.

You do not have to face unbearable pain alone.

Are you in immediate danger or worried you may act on suicidal thoughts?

999 / A&EIf there is immediate danger, call 999 or go to A&E.NHS 111 mental-health supportCall 111 and choose the mental-health option where available.Samaritans116 123. Free to call.SHOUTText SHOUT to 85258.CALM0800 58 58 58.National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK0800 689 5652.

Compassion over condemnation

Suicide is not a moral failure.

Suicidal thoughts are not evidence of weakness. People can reach points of overwhelming distress, hopelessness, isolation or pain, and shame can make it harder to ask for help.

We want to create spaces where people can speak before a crisis, be heard without judgement and reconnect with reasons to stay.

Faith and compassion

While we are here, we can care for one another.

People hold many different beliefs about life, death, spirituality and what may come afterwards. Some religious language can increase shame for someone already suffering. Sprinkle of Happiness chooses compassion, listening, connection and care over condemnation.

This is connected to Seva, compassion, equality and Chardi Kala.

What we believe

Suicide prevention can include standing beside people.

It can include listening, reducing isolation, practical support, helping someone connect with professional support, noticing when somebody is struggling, honest conversations, creative expression and community connection.

Sprinkle of Happiness workshops, circles and conversations are not emergency services, therapy or clinical treatment.

If you're worried about someone

Take it seriously. Listen calmly. Ask directly.

I'm really glad you told me.You don't have to face this alone.Are you thinking about suicide?Can we contact someone together?Let's focus on getting through the next few minutes.

Stay with them if it is safe to do soHelp them contact supportAsking directly does not create suicidal thoughts

Sometimes the next step is a conversation.

After urgent and professional help are clearly in place, community can also matter: creative expression, conversation, walks, storytelling, peer connection and reflective spaces.

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Bereavement

There is no single correct way to mourn.

Grief after suicide can include shock, anger, guilt, confusion, love and unanswered questions. Sprinkle aims to make room for remembrance, honest conversation and compassion.

You do not have to solve your whole life tonight.

Let's focus on the next safe step.

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