Providing support for those who find themselves in suicidal crisis
In recent years the Isle of Man has seen a significant increase in death by suicide. We understand that the Isle of Man was the only area of the U.K with an increase in deaths by suicide during the Pandemic. “For 14 years the suicide rate on the Island has been statistically similar to the U.K However, the rate increased in 2019/2020 with 22 people per 85,000 population” - IOM Government (average suicide rate in the UK = 11 people/100,000 population).
The reluctance to discuss suicide often stems from deep-seated fears. These fears are a major barrier, acting on both the person struggling and the potential supporter:
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Fear of Missteps: Worrying about saying the wrong thing or inadvertently intensifying the pain.
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Fear of Rejection: The anxiety of being judged or misunderstood.
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Fear of Isolation: The paralysing thought of being seen as a burden to family and friends.
Our goal is to reduce this fear so that people on both sides of the conversation can engage honestly, openly, and without paralysing apprehension.
Our phone line offers a choice and chance to talk which anyone in a suicidal crisis can call. We provide an alternative service, to those already available on the Isle of Man. Once initial contact has been made, we give callers the option to access a phone counselling service, to help them to get through their ‘darkest days’. These are short-term interventions, rather than a long-term solutions.
Our training offers a 3-hour accredited suicide prevention course called Question, Persuade, Refer "QPR". This course provides an opportunity to explore the complexity of suicide, start the conversation and have the confidence to ask someone if they are having suicidal thoughts.
Ultimately, Isle Stand Up To Suicide aims to work to reduce the number of lives tragically lost in the Isle of Man to suicide.
Creating a Community of Hope
Helpline
We provide an alternative service, to those already available on the Isle of Man. We offer a phone helpline which anyone in a suicidal crisis can call. Once initial contact has been made, we give callers the option to access a phone counselling service, to help them to get through their ‘darkest days’. These are short-term interventions, rather than a long-term solutions.
Education and Training
We also provide expert Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training will also offer the Manx Community with opportunities to obtain the skills and confidence to have conversations around the topic of suicide and suicidal ideation.
Support us
YOU can be part of helping us reach our goal of reducing the number of lives tragically lost to suicide on the Isle of Man. There are so many ways you can help us reach our goal and support those in need. Fundraising, donating, skills sharing, cake-baking, helpline support and much more.
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