Suicide Prevention and Intervention IOW (SPIIOW) the Isle of Wight’s professional volunteer front line team have been recognised for their work by being awarded the High Sheriff Award.
This has been awarded to SPIIOW from the Hampshire High Sheriff Rev Sue Colman with the awards running in partnership with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF).
In normal times team members and trustees would have made their way to a ceremony held in the Great Hall in Winchester, it is hoped this will take place at a later date.
Hampshire High Sheriff Sue Colman said:
'It is my absolute pleasure to be able to congratulate the Isle of Wight Suicide Prevention and Intervention team on being nominated, and then selected to receive a High Sheriff’s award in recognition of the great and valuable services to the community which you all offer. You gave those of us looking at this year’s nominations a lovely glimpse into all the team has been doing.'
Sarah Adams from SPIIOW added:
'To receive this award was a joyful moment in the nearly 3 year history of SPIIOW. Our dedicated volunteer team, just like many others across the Island and Hampshire have operated throughout very difficult times over the past year and for them to receive recognition in this way is amazing – thank you.'
Someone at risk from Suicide?
If you think or believe that someone you know or have seen someone who is at risk from ending their life from suicide you can make contact with our front line team 24 hours a day in the following ways:
- SPI Crisis Number (Suicide Intervention Only)
(01983) 667 247 - t his number is only to be used if you or someone you know is at risk of ending their life by suicide.
Emergency
If you or someone you know has already acted on the thoughts of suicide please call 999 and ask for the ambulance, giving them as much information as you can
Meanwhile, anyone interested in learning or joining the on-call from line team - you can contact SPIIOW at [email protected]
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