Data, research and public context
Quick Facts, Data Highlights and Reference Links
This section supports journalists, students, researchers, partners and advocates who want
wider context on mental health and suicide prevention. Public data should be used carefully,
without sensationalising suicide, identifying individuals, or presenting distress as entertainment.
Lifeline Data
Our Statistics
View Lifeline’s public statistics and service-related information. This should be used to
understand Lifeline’s work and the need for volunteer-driven emotional support.
View Our Statistics
Responsible Use
Using Suicide Prevention Data
Use data to inform understanding, not to sensationalise deaths. Avoid case-level details,
speculation, identifying information, and unnecessary references to method or location.
Read Reporting Guidance
Parliament
Discrimination and Access to Mental Health Care
Joint Select Committee report on the discrimination faced by persons with mental illness
and the ability to access quality mental health care.
View Parliamentary Report
Parliament
Mental Health and Wellness Services
Joint Select Committee report on mental health and wellness services and facilities in
Trinidad and Tobago.
View Parliamentary Report
Care Directory
FindCareTT
FindCareTT provides information on care services, support options, helplines and related
health resources in Trinidad and Tobago.
Visit FindCareTT
Helplines
FindCareTT Helplines
A public directory of helplines and support contacts that may be useful for persons seeking
assistance or for media including help-seeking information.
View Helplines
Health Services
Regional Health Authorities
A reference page for Regional Health Authorities and public health service information in
Trinidad and Tobago.
View Regional Health Authorities
Youth Resource
Young Caribbean Minds
A digital mental health and protection hub for children, young people, and the adults who
support them, developed with regional partners.
Visit Young Caribbean Minds
Regional Psychology
Caribbean Alliance of National Psychological Associations
A regional alliance of national psychological associations promoting psychology and the
professional status of psychologists in the Caribbean.
Visit CANPA
Professional Association
Trinidad and Tobago Association of Psychologists
The professional organisation representing psychologists in Trinidad and Tobago, supporting
the advancement and diffusion of psychology.
Visit TTAP
International Guidance
WHO Media Resource
International guidance for media professionals reporting on suicide responsibly and safely.
View WHO Resource
Public Awareness
Warning Signs Resource
A downloadable one-page warning signs graphic for public awareness, education and safe sharing.
Download Warning Signs
Volunteer Resource
Volunteer Guide
A public-facing guide to Lifeline’s volunteer journey, principles, practices, confidentiality
promise, Friends Track, Listener Track, and volunteer expectations.
Download Volunteer Guide
Lifeline Principles
Principles, Practices and Policies
Learn more about Lifeline’s approach to confidentiality, emotional support, Caller
self-determination, volunteer conduct, and safe service delivery.
View Principles and Practices
Social Media Graphics
These campaign materials may be shared to support public awareness, volunteer recruitment, help-seeking and suicide prevention. Please do not alter Lifeline’s helpline information, logo or safety messages.
Why Become a Volunteer Campaign
This campaign helps potential volunteers identify synergies with Lifeline. Lifeline is volunteer-driven and depends on people who are willing to contribute to mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
Suitable for Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
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What are the Suicide Warning Signs? Campaign
This campaign helps people recognise common warning signs and encourages early support. It should be shared with care, hope and a reminder that support is available.
Suitable for Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
Dimensions: 1080 × 1080 px JPEGs
Tough Times Campaign
This campaign highlights difficult moments and encourages people facing challenges to reach out for support, regardless of the stage of life they are in.
Suitable for Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
Dimensions: 1080 × 1080 px JPEGs