New Seven-Year Initiative Launches to Support London’s Suicide Prevention Workforce
On World Suicide Prevention Day, a transformative new initiative officially launched across London: The Stay Project, a seven-year partnership designed to provide a long-term, coordinated response specifically for those working on the frontlines of suicide prevention and postvention. The Stay Project offers wellbeing support, resilience workshops, and professional development, to tackle burnout, fatigue and isolation often felt by many frontline professionals.
Funded by City Bridge Foundation, The Stay Project unites five organisations – CB Plus, Listening Ear (Amparo), Grassroots Suicide Prevention, New Citizens Gateway, and London Nightline – to deliver coordinated, culturally responsive support to professionals and volunteers across all 32 London boroughs.
Why The Stay Project Matters
Frontline suicide prevention workers face immense emotional demands, often without adequate support. The Stay Project addresses this gap by offering:
- Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA) training across London (led by CB Plus)
- Community resilience planning and police training (Listening Ear / Amparo)
- Reflective supervision and tailored support for asylum seeker organisations (New Citizens Gateway)
- Training and wellbeing support for student-facing staff and volunteers (London Nightline)
- Digital tools and local resource guidance via the Stay Alive app and borough Suicide Prevention Partnerships (Grassroots Suicide Prevention)
Together, these efforts aim to foster healthier working cultures and long-term change within suicide prevention services. “We’ve seen the power of partnerships to drive real change. At CB Plus, we’ve built a strong track record leading local suicide preventioninitiatives and working collaboratively to support the mental health of our communities,” said Tola Kolawole, Director of Health and Care, CB
Plus.
Delivered in partnership with: CB Plus, Listening Ear, Grassroots Suicide Prevention, New Citizens Gateway, and London Nightline. Funded by City Bridge Foundation.
To find out more about the project, visit CB Plus.