Free, regular, face-to-face support with no waiting lists
Our dedicated volunteers offer completely confidential support to people who feel that life is no longer worth living, in person at one of our London sites.
What we do
We provide fortnightly sessions lasting 50 minutes and based on principles of active listening, delivered by empathetic and non-judgmental volunteers. Our visitors see the same volunteer each time so that they can build and sustain a trusting relationship.
All of our volunteers have been carefully selected and trained by TLP and ongoing training and supervision is delivered by experienced mental health professionals.
Who we support
We offer our service to anyone aged 18 or over who feels suicidal and can attend regular appointments at one of our London sites (Pimlico, Hammersmith or King’s Cross).
The people we support come from a wide range of ethnic, religious and socio-economic backgrounds. Anyone can feel suicidal and there is no need to have a formal mental health diagnosis.
Why it works
Providing a space to talk openly and honestly about suicide is one of the most important things that can be done to support someone who feels life is no longer worth living.
Our visitors know that TLP volunteers are comfortable talking about suicidal thoughts and feelings and that our service is completely confidential. Our sites are non-clinical and welcoming; they feel like warm, safe and supportive spaces. This allows visitors to feel secure speaking about every aspect of their distress and reflecting on their situations.
