Residents invited to shape Richmond's mental health prevention strategy
9 September 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Richmond Council is asking residents, local organisations, health professionals and people with lived experience to give their views on a draft Suicide and Self-harm Prevention Strategy covering 2026 to 2029.
The strategy sets out how the council and its partners plan to work together to prevent suicide and self-harm, widen access to support, and reduce the stigma that can stop people from seeking help early. It has been developed alongside health services, voluntary groups and the Richmond and Wandsworth Suicide and Self-harm Prevention Partnership, and the council says the consultation feedback will be used to make sure the final document reflects what people actually need.
The consultation survey is open until 15 October 2026, and the draft strategy can be read in full before completing it. Anyone who has been affected by these issues — directly or through a friend or family member — is particularly encouraged to contribute.
The consultation opens the day after World Suicide Prevention Day, which falls on 10 September and is marked globally to encourage open conversation about mental health and to signpost available support.
Residents can read the draft and take part in the survey via the council's website. Help shape Richmond's Suicide and Self-harm Prevention Strategy