Published on: 8 September 2025
World Suicide Prevention Day takes place annually on 10 September, and this year’s theme is ‘changing the narrative’ – a call to action to start open and honest conversations about suicide and mental health. 
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is proud to support a series of events and initiatives across the county that aim to raise awareness, reduce stigma and offer support to those affected by suicide.
Baton of Hope tour – Derbyshire leg
On Friday 13 September, Derbyshire will host a leg of the Baton of Hope Tour, the UK’s largest suicide prevention initiative. The baton will be carried by individuals affected or bereaved by suicide, stopping at various locations across the region for community events, entertainment, and awareness activities. The tour aims to promote local charities and services supporting mental health and suicide prevention.
More information can be found on the Baton of Hope page.
Let’s Chat Derbyshire podcast
Let’s Chat Derbyshire is a podcast series dedicated to mental health, suicide prevention and neurodiversity, hosted by Derbyshire County Council's Public Health, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Team.
Episodes are available on all major podcast platforms.
A problem shared, is a problem halved
Everyone experiences ups and downs at some point, but poor mental health is not something that should be experienced alone. There are lots of self-help tips and advice on the NHS’s Every Mind Matters website. There are also lots of ways to reach out in Derby and Derbyshire if you need someone to talk to – including drop-in centres, safe havens open every night of the week, and a 24/7 local helpline – all described in more detail below.
Services to support people with a mental health crisis include:
- Derby Safe Haven - call 0330 0083722 or drop in at 309 Burton Road, Derby, DE23 6AG (4:30pm to 12:30am)
- Chesterfield Safe Haven – call 01246 949410 or drop in 188 North Wingfield Road, Grassmoor, Chesterfield, S42 5EJ (4:30pm to 12:30am)
- Drop in services at Buxton, Ripley and Swadlincote – which are available on Friday evenings and at weekends and are run by Derbyshire Mind
- Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline and Support Service – available 24 hours a day by dialling NHS 111 and choosing “mental health”.
More information about these and other services can be found on the Derby and Derbyshire emotional health and wellbeing website.
They are also listed on the Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust website.
