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About the Stay Alive app

About the Stay Alive app

Find out more about our free suicide prevention app. Learn about who can use it, the unique tools it contains and where it can be downloaded.

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Accessing Stay Alive

Stay Alive can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store for smartphones and tablets. The web version functions like a website and can be accessed from smartphones, tablets and desktop or laptop computers. 

The app is totally free to download and access, and it always will be. No areas are locked or require purchase and Stay Alive contains no advertising. 

The app can be used with or without an account, but if an individual wants to access their own settings, content and information on more than one device, we recommend creating an account so that information can be synced. 

Use of the app is confidential and the app stores data on the device it is entered into, e.g. on a phone or tablet. If the user has an account, the data stored on their device is synchronised to the web app. Data is encrypted, and transferred and stored securely.

Using Stay Alive for the first time

On first opening the app, users are asked whether they intend to use Stay Alive to support themselves, someone else, or to learn more about suicide prevention. These onboarding screens help us to deliver the right content to each person from the beginning. 

People who are at risk will see tailored information to help them stay safe in times of struggle or crisis, while friends, family, and professionals will find information on warning signs and ways to support someone. A short tour also helps users efficiently navigate the app to quickly find what they need. 

The resources available include the following: 

For people having suicidal thoughts:

Crisis support
A searchable database of national, local, and online helplines and organisations

LifeBox
A place to store life-affirming photos, videos, and music

Safety plan
A customisable plan helping people recognise a suicidal crisis may be beginning or escalating, and ways to stay safe

Wellness plan
A plan for recovery; a place for positive thoughts and ideas

Reasons for living
A place to reflect on choices, hopes and beliefs and reasons to stay alive

Grounding techniques
Strategies to help people cope with overwhelming emotions

For people worried about someone else:

Potential warning signs
Some of the possible signs that someone is thinking about suicide

Practical steps to help
Guidance on how to ask about suicide, the language to use, and signposting for further support

eLearning resources
Free resources to build confidence around suicide prevention including our Real Talk interactive film

Things to avoid
Quick tips on things it’s best not to do or say

Public places
What to do if you see someone in a public space who you think may be at risk of suicide

Myths about suicide
Common misunderstandings and misconceptions about suicide

Stay Alive's Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. 

The app is fully GDPR compliant and all user data is protected. We are committed to fostering a safe environment where vulnerable people can find the resources they need without fear of their sensitive data being accessed or passed on to other parties. 

The exact data collected, how we manage it, and how and when we use it is detailed in the Privacy Policy, which you can read in full before downloading. 

Stay Alive app FAQ

Yes. At Grassroots Suicide Prevention, we know one of the best ways to prevent suicide is by talking about it. The Stay Alive app is designed to facilitate and encourage conversations for all users, while also giving users a private space to express their feelings and find resources if they are not ready to talk. 

Education is at the core of what we do, and our range of mental health and suicide prevention resources, training courses and campaigns are intended to help as many people as possible learn to help. Find out more about what we do on our About page.

Yes. The Stay Alive app is free to use. It is free to access all of the different areas and features and users can do so as often as they want or need to.

The app contains no advertising. 

Yes, all guidance and information within the app is reviewed and updated every six months. We run a link-checker daily to ensure the information in the app is correct and functional. 

We understand how important it is to avoid a broken link or a disconnected phone number when lives are at risk. If users notice that details for resources are out-of-date, or they feel a certain resources is missing, it can be reported in the Stay Alive web app

Yes, the Stay Alive app is for everyone. 

It is safe for children and young people to use the Stay Alive app, although it can be helpful having a parent, guardian or professional guide them through the different sections to make sure they understand and get the most out of it.

The Stay Alive app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store, Google Play, or accessed on the web.

You can access the mobile app using a smartphone or tablet, and use the web-based version on smartphones, tablets, desktop and laptop computers. 

Yes, Stay Alive is a confidential app and our data practices are fully GDPR compliant.

The app uses Google Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage data such as which app pages are being viewed, and the length of page views. You can find specific information in the Privacy Policy

No personally identifiable information is collected and we ensure that all use of such data is for important and ethically acceptable purposes, such as conducting fully anonymised academic research.

Yes, Stay Alive was developed with researchers and has been assessed and evaluated several times by independent bodies. You can find out more about ongoing and past work on our research page

Yes! There are links and resources for people living in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden in the International Crisis Support section of Find Help Now.

Much of the content in the Stay Alive app is for general use, for anyone worldwide.

The Stay Alive app is available in 14 community languages: Bulgarian, Danish, English, Finnish, French, Italian, German, Norwegian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Polish and Welsh. 

If you would like to support or request translation into another language, please contact us

No, once the app has downloaded, internet access is not required as the app stores user-inputted data on the device it is entered into, e.g., a phone or tablet.

There are some scenarios where internet access is beneficial. If someone has an account, being connected to the internet ensures their app contents synchronise successfully. Internet access also allows users to access the most up-to-date Find Help Now database. 

Please contact us for more information and to request a digital copy.  

Yes. Users from digitally excluded populations can use our print-ready booklet, available in both a general UK version and specialised version for some UK regions.

Please contact us for more information and to request a digital copy. 

Yes, Stay Alive can be downloaded in bulk with Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager. You can configure automatic device enrolment in your mobile device management (MDM) solution, and create accounts for students, instructors, and/or staff.

You can find information on downloading Stay Alive in bulk through Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager user guides.

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