Orange Button Scheme
- Care and support
- Health and wellbeing
- Information, advice and guidance
Description
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 Somerset who have undergone quality assured Mental Health or Suicide Prevention training: whilst they are not able to counsel people, they can help you to find relevant services locally.
The Orange Button signifies that the person displaying it is:
- OK to say/hear the word suicide
- Can listen without judgement
- Can support people with signposting
Type of provision
Universal - Support available to everyone, including reasonable adjustments for those with special educational needs and disabilities
Contact information
- Website:Orange Button Scheme website
Accessibility and adjustments
- Wheelchair access: No