Suicide Prevention & Self-harm Support
Voices Matter
Our Services
1,000 British pounds
250 British pounds
250 British pounds
100 British pounds
Our Mission and Vision
The Life Matters is dedicated to preventing self-harm and suicide among children aged 8 to 17 in Kent, UK. We aim to provide crucial support, resources, and education.
A Child’s Voice Model
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Collaborative approach: Work closely with child protection, safeguarding, and statutory services, including schools, social care, and public health teams.
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Direct support for young people: Programmes provide one-to-one interventions and group support to help children navigate challenges.
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Training for adults: Equip teachers, professionals, and carers to identify, respond to, and prevent risks affecting children.
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Recognised by Kent Safeguarding Board: Contribute to multi-agency initiatives that keep children safe and supported.
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Resilience building: Programmes help children develop skills, confidence, and coping strategies to thrive emotionally and socially.
What Our Clients Say
"The Life Matters has done more for my 12-year-old daughter than the children’s mental health team (CAMHS) has managed in four years. Their support, understanding, and guidance have truly made a difference in her life."
— A grateful parent
We can provide anonymised examples of our work to help schools and professionals see the impact of our support.
—Maggie Mae, 17
"I was lost before I started this programme at where I wanted to go in my future but after the first week of the programme, I realised my dream would be to help people. This will allow me to use my life experience to help others and that same week I started to apply for university for a placement studying mental health nursing".
—Female, Age 14 Young carer Fort
Pitt School Kent
Comments during the programme (Week 5):
“This course is helping me understand why I think and feel the way I do in certain situations. I already understand myself much better and feel more confident managing challenging situations.”
—Female, Age 14
Aspire Academy
“I was always in trouble at school, but this programme helped me understand positive relationships and boundaries, which made me feel safe. I used self-harm as a way to cope. The Life Matters was my advocate at school and helped me find my voice. Now, my voice keeps me safe in positive ways.”
