Specially wrapped vans drive home suicide prevention message on North Lanarkshire's streets

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A fleet of vans is being used as the latest tool in helping drive home the suicide prevention message in North Lanarkshire.Four specially wrapped vans will be out on the streets in the local authority area in a new initiative, promoting helpline numbers, raising awareness of suicide prevention, and offering frontline assistance to anyone who may feel that they need it.

The team responsible for driving the vans have undertaken suicide prevention training and are happy to talk to anyone as they go about their duties.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The streetscene vans will be visible on roads throughout the area over the coming months.Paul Kelly, deputy leader of North Lanarkshire Council (NLC), said the vans were a great way to" get the message about suicide awareness into the heart of our communities".

He told Lanarkshire Live: "The vans are very bright, very visible and carry helpline support numbers for those who may be struggling.“The emotional impact on families and friends bereaved by suicide is devastating and can have awful long-lasting effect on those left behind.