no wrong door' suicide prevention strategy
Hammersmith and Fulham Council's "no wrong door" suicide prevention strategy is seeing a significant increase in residents accessing support services.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council's "no wrong door" suicide prevention strategy, which aims to ensure individuals can access support through multiple entry points, has seen its service, The Listening Place, report a significant surge in referrals. By August 2026, over 2,000 local residents had sought support from the service, which offers free, confidential, face-to-face help for suicidal feelings.
The Listening Place has experienced a 150% increase in referrals since its Hammersmith and Fulham centre opened in April 2022. This rise, from approximately seven to 50 referrals per month, is attributed to the centre's improved local accessibility and its integration within the borough's support systems.
Key facts
- Over 2,000 local residents sought support from The Listening Place by August 2026. Source
- The Listening Place saw a 150% increase in referrals since its Hammersmith and Fulham centre opened. Source
- Referrals to The Listening Place increased from approximately seven to 50 per month. Source
- The Listening Place's Hammersmith and Fulham centre opened in April 2022. Source
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