Croydon Council has launched a new strategy to improve mental health support and prevent suicide.

Local initiatives like ‘TalkBus’, ‘Off The Record’ counselling, and ‘Men’s Shed’ activities are already helping residents.

The strategy also includes professional training and collaboration with local services to identify and support at-risk individuals.

Between 2021 and 2023, Croydon recorded 60 suicide deaths, a 29% drop from 2018–2020.