MessagesHelp.org
We Can Only Do This Together
Quite simply, the more connections someone gets, the less they are at risk of self-harm, as proven repeatedly by research
Your personal messages, combined with our medically approved wording, provide 24/7 protection at no cost. Sharing this website with others strengthens the protective effect.
Why this matters in Sri Lanka
A plane full of young people attempt suicide every day.
A bus full of healthy adults die by suicide every week.
Over half a million people experience strong suicidal thoughts each year.
Therapists and health systems cannot manage these numbers alone.
The wider community can intervene early and effectively when people know what to say.
What we do
Most people want to help but are afraid of saying the wrong thing.
We empower you with medically approved messages you can send safely.
Our charity received a major 2024 award for Innovation and Research.
Why messages work
Research shows personal connections reduce suicide risk.
Messages from people someone knows are uniquely powerful.
More messages, and more people sending them, increase protection.
Messages are often easier than direct conversations.
Your role is vital
Friends, family, and colleagues offer trust and long-standing relationships.
Ongoing messages can be life-saving.
Involving others in your inner circle strengthens support further.
This is community-assisted suicide prevention.
Human-to-human support protects.
Thank you for being part of a life-saving team. In time, the person you are helping will be grateful for your support.