Light Up for Hope on World Suicide Prevention Day

Join us to show your support for suicide prevention, remember those lost, and stand in solidarity with survivors of suicide.
About this Event

Create hope through action as we Light Up for Hope on World Suicide Prevention Day

Join us to create a display of lanterns - one for each person who died by suicide in West Yorkshire in 2025. Join us to show your support for suicide prevention, remember those we have lost, and stand in solidarity with survivors of suicide.

Our actions, no matter how big or small, may provide hope to those who are struggling.

This will be an informal event with opportunities to connect with others - however, there is no pressure to speak to others unless you want to. Members of the Healthy Minds team will be available if you need to chat.

Drop-in to help us create our lanterns any time from 5pm, but please make sure you arrive before 5.45 pm to allow for an interruption-free presentation, lighting ceremony and reflection time. We are also creating a Remembrance Video that will be shown at the event - if you'd like to recognise a loved one, please send your photos, videos and/or messages to Kinika ([email protected]) by Monday 7 September.

Tickets:

Please note this is a completely FREE event, but donations are welcome on the evening. Your contributions help us continue to be there for those that need us most, and make a difference for mental health in Calderdale.

Getting There: Please see the map below - we will be inside the main entrance, through Reception to Crossley Gallery. A member of staff will be available at the entrance to help direct you. Parking is free in the lot from 5 pm.

Agenda

🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
Drop-in lantern making

Info: Help us create paper lanterns in preparation for the official lighting. You can drop-in when you please, but we ask that you arrive before 5.45 pm to allow for an interruption-free time for reflection. Light refreshments will be available.

🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:15 PM
Presentations

Info: We will hear a few words from Healthy Minds and the community. We will also present the Remembrance Video during this time.

🕑: 06:15 PM - 06:30 PM
Lighting Ceremony & Reflection

Info: We will turn the lights down for the official lighting ceremony, and a chance for quiet reflection as we close the evening.