Life Lines
September 10
Anyone who has been affected by suicide will be invited to contribute a “Dedication Flag” that represents someone lost to suicide. Contributors will be able to design on material in whatever way the person chooses to remember and reflect the person that has died. These flags will then be tied onto lengths of ribbon, forming lines that represent lives, and people’s connection to one another.
Charities and relevant organisations will be invited to create a flag that shares their role in suicide prevention, these will also be tied on interspersed with the other dedication flags.
Everyone affected is invited to get involved, whatever age, wherever you live. This may mean several flags are included from a fellow pupils at a school, siblings and extended friends and family.
This Hampshire initiative is a National opportunity to get involved. The intention is to join up all the dedication flags together and come together in a public and visible expression for September 10th (world suicide prevention day). Details to follow nearer to the time.
Everyone is encouraged to share what they are doing on social media with the hashtag #LifeLines #suicideprevention #mentalhealth
Pictures can also be sent to: HantsCAMHSInnovations@southernhealth.nhs.uk where some pictures will be posted on our CAMHS website.
Hampshire CAMHS are looking for local coordinators who can encourage, promote involvement in their area, and who may be able to bring the flags together.
Please refer to our flyer for a summary.
