Impacted by the loss of Cal Stuart in January 2021 to suicide, The Calzy Foundation is the voice of a young generation – a tribe of energised young activists who have been deeply affected by the mental health crisis. We are ready to create the change that our policymakers are failing to put in place for us. The Calzy Foundation has three core goals:
campaign.
To campaign for the UK Govt to establish a distinct three-digit Mental Health Emergency helpline, operated and staffed by professional mental health practitioners, providing an emergency triage and support service referral provision – 365 days a year – 24hrs a day – 7 days a week. To date we have 200,000 signatures in support of our campaign!.
action.
Our annual global #1K1CALL campaign on the 20th July, encourages people around the world to undertake an activity – for instance – a walk; run; cycle; swim; skate; or whatever you prefer!, for 1km. This can be as an individual or as group (family; friends; work colleagues; sports club). But more importantly – we ask you to make a call to someone you believe may just be suffering in silence. Check in with them…Really, check in with them and ask how they are. Calls like this can literally save a life!. Register to participate here.
life.
We continue to be inspired and energised by our Calzy Foundation Youth Board to move the dial towards the de-stigmatisation in public discussion and dialogue around mental health and suicide. We need to break down that barrier.
If you want to know our why……
