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Trust commitment to suicide prevention

09 Sep 26

Preventing suicide is something we all have a role to play in. Whether you're a family member, friend, carer, teacher, colleague, healthcare professional or part of your local community, recognising when someone may be struggling and knowing how to offer support can make a real difference.

Two people sit outdoors talking together on a bench outside a building. A blue banner at the bottom reads "World Suicide Prevention Day" alongside a yellow awareness ribbon.

At HPFT, we are committed to helping prevent suicide and supporting people who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts. Our Suicide Prevention Pathway helps staff, service users, carers and community partners recognise when someone may need help, have open and supportive conversations and connect people with the right care and follow-up support.

Central to our approach is the CPR model: Connect, Prevent, Respond.

Connect

We encourage staff and communities to listen, ask, and engage with people who may be struggling. Feeling listened to and understood can make a real difference to someone who is struggling.

Prevent

We work with people and their families to help them stay safe, find the support that is right for them, and build on the strengths they already have. Together, we develop a plan to help them through difficult times and connect them with the people and services that can support their recovery.

Respond

We know that recovery takes time. That's why we aim to provide support when it is needed, stay in touch during difficult periods, and help people move smoothly between services so they continue to receive the care and support that is right for them.

Preventing suicide is a community effort and that's why HPFT works closely with Hertfordshire Public Health, local organisations, community groups and people with lived experience to help improve support for those who may be struggling.

Together, we raise awareness of suicide prevention, provide training, learn from people's experiences, and help ensure support is available when and where it is needed. We are committed to listening to people who have been affected by suicide and using their experiences to help shape our services.

By working together across health, social care and community services, we aim to make it easier for people to get help early and receive the support they need to stay safe and well.


What can you do?

You do not need to be a mental health professional to make a difference.

Sometimes a simple conversation can save a life.

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