This year in Blackburn with Darwen we are:
On Thursday 10 September 2026, Blackburn with Darwen will be marking World Suicide Prevention Day by bringing together local people, peer support groups, community organisations and partners to raise awareness, reduce stigma and share messages of hope.
What’s Happening?
🚶 Darwen to Blackburn Awareness Walk
Join us for a walk from Darwen to Blackburn, raising awareness that suicide can affect anyone and that suicide prevention is everybody’s business.
Register for the walk:
Register for the Darwen to Blackburn Walk for World Suicide Prevention Day 2026 – Fill in form
🕯️ World Suicide Prevention Day Vigil
The walk will conclude with a 45-minute Vigil outside Blackburn Town Hall, beginning at 12.30pm.
The Vigil will include:
- Invited speakers
- A 40-second silence to remember those lost to suicide
- Information about local support services
- Messages of hope and recovery
🧡 Promoting Support and Suicide Prevention
Throughout the day we will be highlighting:
- The Orange Button Scheme LSC Integrated Care Board :: Orange Button scheme
- The Hub of Hope Mental Health Support Network provided by Chasing the Stigma | Hub of hope
- Local mental health and suicide prevention support services Mental Health Support in Blackburn with Darwen – Be Well BWD
Ways to Get Involved
Join the Walk
Walk with us from Darwen to Blackburn and help raise awareness of suicide prevention.
Attend the Vigil
Join us at: 12.30pm, Thursday 10 September 2026
Outside Blackburn Town Hall
Host a Marketplace Stall
Organisations wishing to provide information and support to attendees can request a stall by completing the form here: World Suicide Prevention Day Market Place Thursday 10th September 2026 – Fill in form
Become an Orange Button Holder
Consider completing mental health and/or suicide prevention training and becoming an Orange Button holder, helping people access support and start conversations about mental health.
Find out more: Mental Health Training for Adults – Be Well BWD
Together, we can raise awareness, reduce stigma and remind people that support is available and hope is possible. 💛