Crisis Support & Signposting
We help people in crisis access the right support at the right time, connecting them with specialist services.
Find supportSouth Cumbria & North Lancashire
You are not alone.
Help is here.
Action for Wellbeing supports people through suicidal crisis, and those affected by suicide loss, across South Cumbria and North Lancashire.
How We Help
We work with individuals, families and communities to prevent suicide and provide compassionate support.
Suicide Prevention
We work in local communities to reduce the risk of suicide through education, awareness, and early intervention.
Crisis Support
Guidance and signposting for people in crisis and their families, connecting them with local and national help.
Community Education
Training and awareness raising for schools, workplaces and community groups across South Cumbria and North Lancashire.
Our impact in numbers
South Cumbria
& North Lancashire
1179365
Registered Charity No.
7
Dedicated volunteers & trustees
Est. 2018
Serving our local community
Our Services
Everything we do is focused on saving lives and supporting those affected by suicide in our region.
Community Training
Safe messaging and suicide awareness training for schools, businesses, faith groups and community organisations.
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Bereavement Support
Compassionate support and signposting for individuals and families bereaved by suicide.
Learn moreWhy This Work Matters
Suicide is a leading cause of death in England, particularly among men aged 45–64. In Cumbria and Lancashire, rates have at times exceeded the national average, leaving families, friends and communities devastated.
Yet research shows that suicide is preventable. Early intervention, community awareness, and access to the right support at the right moment save lives. That is exactly what Action for Wellbeing exists to provide — locally, for our communities.
Every person who reaches out, every community member trained to recognise the signs, and every family supported through bereavement brings us closer to a community where suicide no longer takes the lives it does today.
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Could you help us save lives?
We are a small, passionate team of volunteers and trustees. Whether you give your time, your skills, or a donation, every contribution makes a real difference in our community.
Action for Wellbeing is a registered charity in England and Wales. Charity number: 1179365. View our Charity Commission record