Comkit is an online platform to help support communities following a sudden death that is suspected as suicide, with guidance on the importance of using safe language, social media, memorials and public gatherings within communities.
Comkit is supported by the Public Health Agency (PHA) and has been developed with Urban Scale Interventions (USI) in partnership with Families’ Voices Forum as well as community and voluntary groups who are members of local Protect Life Implementation Groups (PLIGS) from five health and social care trusts.
The platform is customised for use by family, friends, neighbours, media, political representatives and community organisations. It uses a number of example scenarios and information videos that advise the best approach if a community requires guidance and awareness on how to respond to a sudden death.
- The importance of using safe language when talking about suicide
- Social media
- Memorials and public gatherings within the community
Comkit can be accessed at: ComKit | Minding Your Head
If you or someone you know is in distress or despair call the regional 24/7 freephone crisis counselling helpline Lifeline on 0808 808 8000 or 999 in an emergency.