‘It is not a sign of weakness to call a helpline. It takes courage, a sign of strength. Not only at crisis point either. Normalise that conversation for them. Tell them it is okay. Discuss with them which they would call. Make that conversation absolutely 100% okay.

On the 23rd of July 2020 our world fell apart and the sky caved in. That sounds awfully dramatic but it is exactly what happened. In those days, weeks, months and now years, simply putting one foot in front of the other became the biggest challenge of everyday. Within the shortest time we were speaking to Becky from 2 Wish Upon a Star, who was there to help us navigate those dark days. They provided trauma counselling for the whole family and  anyone who was affected by Llyr's death including his friends. Each young death affects up to 105 people and they are there to support any of those who need help. What a massive undertaking. Please support them.  It was warms our hearts that there are incredible charities and organisations in this world like 2 wish upon a star and the Knitting Network who truly want to make a difference

‘When we lost our son Cal 23 to the illness that is suicide in January 2021 we were broken as a family. How could such a beautiful, happy, loved by all young man get to that point where the only option for him was to take himself out of this existence. His pain, daily struggles with depression and anxiety were so profound and deeply embedded that we or nor anyone around him were not aware of the extent of his feelings.

This time from Northern Ireland. Belfast in particular. So many young lives lost needlessly sparked a driving force within the community to do something about it from which PIP'S was born. We are proud to be supporting such a worthwhile charity.

Open Door is one of Merseyside’s most dynamic and progressive independent charities committed to shaping change in Mental Health.

The Wave Project Scotland is a mental health charity for children offering surfing courses to help them overcome challenges in their lives. We welcome young people from 8-18 years along to the beach for 6 consecutive weeks to spend time 1:1 with a surf mentor on the sand and in the water! We provide a safe, positive environment where all are welcomed and encouraged to try new skills and meet new people.

Area 43 is a youth mental health charity operating in Cardigan, West Wales. They run a youth café and hub called the Depot which is open until 7pm six days a week.

A dose of Nature is London based charity based in London. They run workshops combining class room based learning about the mental health benefits of spending more time in nature with practical out door nature based activities allowing young people to experience these benefits first hand.

A dose of Nature is London based charity based in London. They run workshops combining class room based learning about the mental health benefits of spending more time in nature with practical out door nature based activities allowing young people to experience these benefits first hand.

Quinn’s Retreat is a small charity providing short breaks to those bereaved by suicide, and anyone suffering with their mental health. This is their story.

Suicide&Co are a charity that support those bereaved by suicide and actively open the conversation around suicide-related grief.

Feeling Strong is Dundee's youth mental health charity and their work is designed, delivered by and for young people. We exist to make sure that every young person in Dundee who has experienced a mental health or wellbeing challenge is supported to reach their full potential.