Suicide Prevention Awareness Day, Wednesday 10th September & Talking Suicide Seminar, Tuesday 14th October 2025

 

 

 

 

Communities across Shropshire are being encouraged to take part in this year’s World Suicide prevention awareness day.

The annual event on 10 September 2025, brings together organisations and communities around the world to raise awareness of how we can create a world where fewer people die by suicide and give the singular message that suicides are preventable.

This year’s theme is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”, which aims to raise awareness about the importance

of changing the way we talk about and perceive this complex issue.

Following World Suicide Prevention Day, we’re running a new series of Talking Suicide Seminars across Shropshire.

Over the next eight weeks, these free community events will be held in market towns throughout the county. Delivered in partnership with Shropshire Council and Shrewsbury Samaritans, the seminars aim to continue the vital conversations around suicide, reduce stigma, and create safe spaces for people to share their experiences.

Each seminar will explore how we can talk about suicide in a way that is compassionate, supportive, and stigma-breaking. Whether you’re a resident, professional, or someone affected by suicide, these events are open to all and designed to foster understanding and connection within our communities.

Ellesmere Town Council are working with Shropshire Council to deliver Ellesmere Talking Suicide : Ending Stigma Together

Date & Time: Tuesday October 14th, 12:30- 2:30pm
Location: Ellesmere Town Hall, Ellesmere, SY12 0EP

️ Tickets: Free, but booking is essential via Eventbrite: https://ellesmere-talkingsuicide.eventbrite.com

Shropshire Council’s Wellbeing Pop up van will also be at New Wharf Square on 14th October from 09:30 – 12.00.

For more information on other dates and locations please follow the link below:-

Suicide prevention awareness day – changing the narrative on suicide – Shropshire Council Newsroom