Mental Health Support Volunteers: Orange Button Army

Orange Button Community Scheme

People who are having thoughts of suicide, or who are worried about a friend or family member, can now “push the button” when they see someone wearing a distinctive orange badge, and ask them for information and support.

The orange button is worn by people in who have undergone specialised suicide prevention training, and while they are not able to counsel people, they can provide comprehensive signposting to relevant services.

Those with specialist training will wear them everywhere from shops and restaurants just on the street.

More information including videos can be found:

• Every Life Matters
• Birmingham City Council
• Cornwall County Council
• Worcestershire County Council