Here to Help, SJOG’s new initiative focused on suicide prevention among autistic people in Teesside has officially been launched with an event at Stockton Football Club on Monday 1st July and welcomed autistic people, their family and friends to come and learn more about the project.

At the event, which hosted a number of activities, attendees were also able to see the newly-launched web platform which provides accessible information about suicide and autism.

Here to Help which is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care, aims to reduce the stigma around suicide and empower people to feel able to support individuals experiencing suicidality.

Autistic people are 9 times more likely to die by suicide than the general population, and autistic young people are 28 times more likely to think about or attempt suicide than their non-autistic peers.

Access the web platform here:  www.sjogheretohelp.uk

July 2024