About
Suicide is a global public health and social issue that affects individuals, families, and communities across the world. Suicide Prevention Foundation (SPF) is a global organization committed to preventing suicide, promoting mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and creating communities where people feel supported, heard, and valued.
Founded in Ghana, SPF has grown into a global movement working across countries and communities through awareness campaigns, education, outreach programs, research, advocacy, peer support, and collaboration. Our work brings together people with lived experience, volunteers, professionals, advocates, organizations, and communities who share a commitment to saving lives and strengthening mental well-being.
Key Facts About Suicide
More than 720 000
People die due to suicide every year.
183
Countries with national suicide prevention strategies
1 in 5
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds.
73%
Global suicides occurred in low- and middle-income countries
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) – 2021 – data
Our Vision
Suicide Prevention Foundation creates a nurturing community dedicated to promoting mental health and holistic well-being, fostering awareness, prevention, and support for suicide prevention, substance use, and overall wellness.
Hundreds of millions
of people are affected by depression, a common mental health disorder.
Untreated Depressioin
disables individuals, strains families and communities, and disrupts development.
Women and Adolescents
are disproportionately affected.
Suicide Hotlines
Ghana
Mental Health Authority: 0800678678
USA
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 (TALK)
UK
Mind Charity: 0300 102 1234
UK
Samaritans: 116 123
Australia
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
Canada
Crisis Services: 1-833-456-4566 / Text 45645
Philipines
NCMH 1800 1888 1553, In Touch +63 2 8893 7603
Kenya
Befrienders Kenya: +254 722 178 177 / +254 738 178 177
Nigeria
Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI): 0809 111 1113 / 0909 111 1113
Other International Hotlines
International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP): Visit https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp for a list of hotlines worldwide.Also, if you are outside of Ghana, call 112 for Emergency Services.