One of the most uplifting parts of running HelloHope is hearing from people who believe in what we’re doing. Over the past few months, we’ve received countless messages of encouragement—people thanking us for our work, sharing their own stories, or simply asking, “How can I help?”
It’s a question that always means a lot. Suicide prevention is a community effort, and every person who chooses to get involved strengthens the safety net around someone who might be struggling.
So, we wanted to take a moment to share the many ways you can support our mission—whether you want to learn new skills, get involved locally at events across Leeds, or help us reach more people in need.
Building Skills That Save Lives
One of the most powerful ways you can support HelloHope is by choosing to learn more about mental health and suicide prevention.
We don’t run open training sessions often—they’re logistically difficult to fill and a big commitment for a small CIC. Our upcoming Mental Health First Aid course on 21st & 24th November 2025 at Nexus Leeds is going ahead, and there’s still room for more people to join.
Not only will you gain invaluable skills, but by attending, you directly contribute to the sustainability of our work. Training is how we fund most of our projects, resources, and community support.
Bringing Support Into Your Workplace or Organisation
Another meaningful way to help is by inviting us into your organisation. We offer a range of sessions—from short taks to full-day and multi-day courses covering:
- Wellbeing and mental health awareness
- Mental health for line managers
- Mental Health First Aid
- Suicide First Aid
- Bespoke mental health / suicide prevention training tailored to your needs
No two organisations are the same, and we’re always happy to advise on what will have the greatest impact.
Contact us to discuss what’s best for you here
Supporting Our Work Through Donations or Fundraising
As a Community Interest Company, every penny we make is reinvested into our mission. Donations and fundraising allow us to provide free or subsidised training to charities, grassroots groups, and community organisations that need support but can’t always afford it.
Your generosity helps ensure that life-saving skills reach the people who need them most.
And with our founder’s 16 years’ PR expertise, we’d love to help promote any weird and wonderful fundraising challenges you’d like to embark on!
Connecting Through Community Events
Community is at the heart of everything we do. Our events bring people together in a way that feels safe, supportive, and human—because connection is one of the most powerful forms of prevention.
You’re always welcome to join us, whether it’s at our monthly Leeds netwalks (the next one is at Meanwood Park on 28th November) or at our festive gathering, HelloChristmas, on 3rd December at Malmaison Leeds.
These events aren’t just social—they’re spaces where people can talk, breathe, and feel less alone.
The big, pink ‘Get Involved’ button at the top of the HelloHope website lists all open events and training courses. See what’s on here.
Creating a Culture of Openness
Perhaps one of the most important ways you can support HelloHope—and your workplace/community—is simply by having conversations.
Talk to your colleagues. Talk to your children. Talk to your friends.
Make space for honest discussions about mental health and suicide. When we speak openly, we reduce shame and stigma. When we reduce shame, we create environments where people feel safe to reach out when they need to.
Changing the Language Around Suicide
Language shapes how we understand the world—and how we treat one another. Using kinder, more accurate language makes a real difference. Switching from “committed suicide” to “died by suicide” or “took their own life”, for example, removes judgement and the insinutation that someone ‘committed a crime or sin’ and helps people feel less alone.
We’ve explored language further in our Guide of Hope because changing the narrative is one of the simplest—and most profound—ways we can all reduce stigma and we must remove stigma to save lives.
Together, We Can Save More Lives
Many people want to support suicide prevention from a distance, and while that support is always appreciated, what truly makes the difference is active involvement.
We need more people trained to recognise the signs.
We need more people who feel confident to intervene.
We need more people who can offer hope at exactly the right moment.
If you feel moved to help, I’d love for you to join us—whether that’s through training, attending an event, donating, or simply starting more conversations in your everyday life.
Every action, no matter how small, builds a safer world for someone else.
Thank you for caring. Your support genuinely helps us continue this vital work.
