Mental Health Matters!

We are an ORANGE BUTTON organisation, so if you see us out and about and are feeling low, or have had thoughts about suicide, do come over and have a chat with us.

What is Orange Button?

Somerset County Council has launched the Orange Button, a community-based suicide awareness scheme. The Orange Button is worn by people in Somerset who have undergone quality assured Mental Health or Suicide Prevention training: whilst they are not able to counsel people, they can help signpost to relevant local services.

The Orange Button signifies that the person displaying it is:

• OK to say/hear the word suicide

• Can listen without judgement

• Can support people with signpostingIf you would like to become an Orange Button holder and join the campaign, you will need to have completed at least three hours of quality assured mental health or suicide prevention training such as Mental Health First Aid, ASIST or Every Life

Matters Suicide Alertness Training. This is to ensure you are equipped with the skills to listen and signpost people.