SOS was founded in May 2015, following the founder’s losses to suicide, most latterly co-founder Michael’s daughter, Anna, who passed by suicide on 1 May 2015.

No, we started as a social support group, but quickly grew and by 2017 had become a CIO charity.

We currently support via face to face group meetings on a national basis, something we did multiple times every year until the pandemic.

At that point, we opened our support line and thanks to new funders, the Valour Foundation, we have been able to convert our phone line from a standard rate cost service to a completely free one!

We also offer occasional online meetings, which are open to anyone who wants to talk about their feelings and experiences.

All services to the public are completely free of charge.

Yes! We will be opening our first ever SOS Hub near Kenilworth, Warwickshire, which will serve our immediate and surrounding constituencies. More information will be released in the coming weeks about the Hub and other services. Keep an eye on our News page for further details

Not at all. We welcome applications from everyone aged 18 plus. As long as you can engage in active listening and know how to instigate and drive conversation, you are welcome to train with us.

We do! Not just for the public, but for businesses, schools and universities too. If you’d like to invite us to present at your organisation, please get in touch.

We can! We offer a tailored approach that suits your business and staff and can cover multiple areas including policies for assisting staff who are struggling, confidential feedback surveys and even safe spaces at work whose design and décor encourage peace and relaxation.