Out of Darkness Cometh Light. Don’t let suicide take the final whistle.
This Sunday’s Premier League fixture between Wolves and Newcastle United will be dedicated to raising awareness for mental health problems and suicide prevention.
To launch this first focus fixture of its kind at Molineux, the club have partnered with the charity Samaritans, who provide emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide in the UK and Ireland.
- Call Samaritans free, day or night, on 116 123.
- Contact Head 4 Health on healthadmin@wolves.co.uk or 07971 900257.
In the lead up to the fixture, Wolves will present impactful activations, inspiring stories of those by suicide or suicidal thoughts, and vital information to support others via wolves.co.uk and the club’s social media channels.
This season Wolves are standing shoulder to shoulder with fellow Premier League clubs in the ‘Together Against Suicide’ campaign, using the power of football to spark conversations, break down stigma and offer life-saving support.
Every 90 minutes someone in the UK takes their own life – a heartbreaking reality that makes suicide the leading cause of death for men under 50, with risk factors such as social isolation, financial stress and relationship breakdowns increasing the urgency for help.
But football has the power to unite communities and create safe spaces for these conversations.
Through this initiative, the Premier League and Samaritans are working together to provide 24/7 confidential support. Fans can visit the Together Against Suicide online hub at premierleague.com for resources, or call Samaritans free, day or night, on 116 123.
This season, Wolves and ten other clubs are piloting a groundbreaking project to provide matchday support for fans experiencing suicidal thoughts. At Molineux, any fan can approach a steward and ask to speak to a member of the Wolves safeguarding team, and they’ll be there for support.
Furthermore, Wolves have introduced four dedicated wellbeing stewards and embedded suicide prevention into all steward training, meaning more than 400 stewards are now appropriately trained.
Other movements include:
- Increasing specialist training for stewards delivered by Samaritans.
- Making a dedicated QR code card available to link to a new suicide prevention webpage.
- Strengthening resources to ensure fans feel supported every step of the way.
Our mission is clear: to build a legacy of care, compassion and early intervention.
Wolves will continue working with specialist organisations and provide staff with the tools to listen without judgement, as well as signpost to professional help. Together, we want to empower fans to take that first step towards support.
Finally, Wolves Foundation’s Head 4 Health programme, funded by the Premier League, PFA and City of Wolverhampton Council, offers workshops and physical activities to boost mental wellbeing for adults aged 18+. For more details, email healthadmin@wolves.co.uk, call 07971 900257 or visit foundation.wolves.co.uk.
