OUR SUCCESS STORIES

Success Stories
SSPI launched a sensitization campaign engaging youth, families, and faith leaders in Kabusa. Several individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts sought help for the first time. Mr. Bello a survivor of multiple suicide attempts received counseling and family reintegration support and now serves as a community mental health advocate in Kabusa.
“SSPI didn’t just save my life; they reminded me that my life matters.”

Young Isaiah who has swollen testicles was discovered during one of our community outreaches. SSPI sponsored the surgery and today he is fine, happy and growing healthy.
"I didn't know the world still has good people left, people who can be moved to take on someone else's problems upon themselves. Thank you and may God bless you SSPI & Lifepills International"

In an attempt to raise more awareness about mental health, inclusion and suicide prevention, SSPI sponsored a Radio tagged: "WHISPERS OF THE HURTING" with WFM Lagos and Platinum FM, Keffi. Via these programs we have reached and helped more people.

SSPI’s psychosocial support program for inmates in Lafia Correctional Center identified individuals struggling with severe depression, self-harm, and hopelessness.
Through trauma-informed counseling, group therapy, and inclusion advocacy, participants rediscovered purpose and emotional resilience. One beneficiary Mr. James now facilitates peer support sessions within the correctional center.

SSPI have successfully marked World Suicide Prevention Day for over 10 years now with workouts, hiking, Symposium, serminars in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Nasarawa State.
We (SSPI) have also hosted the first of its kind in Nigeria the Mental Health and Disability Inclusion Awards (MHDIA) 2025.
SSPI is the first Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Initiative in Nigeria.
We are also the provider of the only functioning Mental Health Helplines in Nigeria currently with over 200 calls, sms's, chats a day.

During an SSPI women-focused mental health campaign, a widow experiencing intense grief and suicidal ideation was identified.
With grief counseling, emotional support, and community referrals, she gradually regained stability. She now volunteers with SSPI, supporting other women facing loss and emotional trauma.

SSPI’s campus mental health outreach at University of Ibadan identified multiple students at high risk of suicide. Through workshops, anonymous help channels, and follow-up counseling, over 40 students accessed support services in one academic year.
Several beneficiaries now serve as Mental Health Ambassadors, spreading hope and encouraging early help-seeking.