Lancashire Mind delivering suicide prevention training. Pic: Lancashire Mind A mental health charity based in Chorley is hosting its first-ever candlelight
Cottam Parkway back on track after wrangle over land, which has an office in Chorley, has organised the event in response to the ‘alarmingly high’ suicide rates across the county.
“This walk is a chance for our community to come together, to remember, to support, and most importantly, to act. Showing that together, we can turn the tide on suicide and build a future where every life is valued and supported.”On the day the charity will also be raising awareness about mental health and advocating for urgent action to prevent further tragedies.
The Orange Button Scheme has already trained over 4,000 people in the region in suicide prevention – providing those with the skills to listen, support and signpost people in a crisis’.Karen Arrowsmith, workplace wellbeing and training lead at Lancashire Mind said: “The Orange Button is more than just a symbol—it’s a lifeline. It represents our collective commitment to preventing suicide and supporting those in crisis.
The walk will begin in front of Astley Hall at 7:30pm, with people being asked to gather at the Astley Village Community Centre at 7pm.
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