Centre de prévention du suicide

What Centre de prévention du suicide does

The Centre de Prévention du Suicide (CPS) is a Belgian nonprofit association (ASBL) founded in 1970 in Ixelles, Brussels, accredited by the Commission communautaire française (COCOF) to provide suicide-prevention services across French-speaking Belgium (Brussels and Wallonia). It operates as a 360-degree prevention platform covering the full suicidal process: before, during and after an act, delivered through a free 24/7 anonymous telephone helpline (0800 32 123), psychological consultations for individuals in crisis and their families, an anonymous online forum, bereavement support including the 'L'autre Temps' support group, institutional postvention interventions, training and sensitization programs, a specialized online library, and a dedicated Espace Jeunes for adolescents aged 12-18.

The Center's offering is human-powered rather than technology-driven: it employs approximately 15 professionals (clinical psychologists, trainers, supervisors, a communications officer, a librarian and administrative staff) and relies on a rotating corps of 80+ trained volunteer listeners who staff the helpline day and night. Technology components are limited to consumer-grade channels — the 0800 helpline infrastructure, an anonymous forum at forum.preventionsuicide.be, an online bibliographic catalog at biblio.preventionsuicide.be, a podcast distributed across YouTube, Spotify, Deezer, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music, and social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn). No proprietary platform, AI/ML system, SDK, or API was disclosed.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (i) government subsidies, principally from COCOF for the Brussels mandate; (ii) individual donations collected via the Koalect platform and bank transfer; and (iii) tiered fees for training programs (ranging from €100 for a two-day student training to €1,000 + €125 travel for corporate one-day training), as well as per-session fees for consultations (€40 individual, €80 family) and support groups (€20). Core services (helpline and forum) are free; consultation fees are income-adjusted and stated not to be a barrier to access. The Center is governed by a Conseil d'Administration led by President Lise Mulpas and directed operationally by Directrice Dominique Nothomb. In 2025 it received a visit from Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of Belgium on its 55th anniversary.

Name

Centre de prévention du suicide

Legal name

Centre de Prévention du Suicide

Website

https://preventionsuicide.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Centre de Prévention du Suicide is a Belgian nonprofit (ASBL) founded in 1970 and accredited by COCOF, providing 360-degree suicide prevention services — a 24/7 helpline, psychological consultations, an anonymous forum, bereavement support, training, and postventions — to French-speaking residents of Brussels and Wallonia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Crisis Support Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH), Crisis Response & Threat Assessment (Suicide Prevention, Violence Prevention) (EDAJAIAH)

Keywords

• Suicide prevention services
• Crisis helpline support
• Psychological consultation services
• Bereavement support programs
• Suicide prevention training

Headquarters

HQ city

Ixelles

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidies: The Center receives regional subsidies from Brussels (COCOF). It operates with limited resources despite growing demand, as noted in recruitment campaigns and press communications. The organization has publicly stated that its current funding from Brussels regional subsidies is insufficient to meet demand across all French-speaking Belgium.
2. Donations: Individual donations are accepted through the Koalect platform and bank transfer (BE58 3100 1905 0179). Donations are promoted on the organization's website and in communications as a way to support suicide prevention efforts.
3. Training and Sensitization Fees: Fee-based training programs for organizations, schools, and professionals. Pricing varies by program type and participant category (schools/associations vs. other structures). This represents a partial cost-recovery model for professional development services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Centre de prévention du suicide operates a 360-degree suicide prevention service platform for French-speaking Belgium, delivering a free, anonymous 24/7 helpline (0800 32 123), psychological consultations for individuals in crisis and bereaved families, an anonymous online forum, training and sensitization programs, and postvention crisis interventions for schools, institutions, and companies. Services are delivered by approximately 15 multidisciplinary professionals supplemented by 80+ trained volunteers, and are complemented by a specialized library and youth-focused resources.

Product overview

The Centre de Prévention du Suicide operates as a unified service platform offering comprehensive suicide prevention services organized around the suicidal process timeline (before, during, and after a suicidal act). Core services include: the 24/7 anonymous helpline 0800 32 123 staffed by trained volunteers; psychological consultations for individuals in suicidal crisis and their families; an anonymous online forum; psychological support for grief after suicide including the 'L'autre Temps' support group; training and awareness programs; postvention interventions for institutions; support for the psycho-medical-social sector; an online library; and a dedicated youth space. The organization also produces various publications including guides, tools, and the podcast 'Le Deuil après suicide, parlons-en!'. All services work complementarily to provide 360° suicide prevention coverage for French-speaking Belgium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Podcast 'Le Deuil après suicide, parlons-en !': Podcast addressing bereavement after suicide, featuring testimony from people bereaved by suicide. Launched August 2023. Available on YouTube, Spotify, Deezer, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
• Guide de prévention du suicide pour les jeunes (12-18 ans)
• De toi à moi
• L'autre Temps

Products and services

• Ligne d'écoute 0800 32 123 (24/7 Helpline) Free, anonymous 24/7 telephone helpline staffed by trained volunteer listeners for people in suicidal crisis, those bereaved by suicide, and their entourage.
• Consultations psychologiques pour personnes en crise suicidaire Psychological consultations (individual, family) for people in suicidal crisis with response guaranteed within 72 hours and follow-up support for up to 2 months. Fees: 40€ individual / 80€ family per session.
• Forum en ligne (Anonymous Online Forum) Anonymous online forum for people who prefer writing as a medium to express themselves, share experiences, and discuss suicide prevention. Moderated for safety.
• Accompagnement psychologique pour le deuil après suicide (Bereavement Support) Psychological accompaniment for individuals and families bereaved by suicide, including individual, couple, and family sessions plus the 'L'autre Temps' support group (20€ per person per session, reserved for those bereaved for 6+ months).
• Formations et sensibilisations (Training and Awareness Programs) Suicide prevention training programs for organizations, schools, and professionals in multiple formats: 3-hour awareness sessions, 1-day and 2-day training modules, postformation courses, and specialized programs for adolescents and seniors.
• Interventions en collectivité (Postventions) Crisis intervention services for schools, institutions, and companies following a suicidal act (attempted or completed), including on-site support, free expression spaces, and institutional protocol development.
• Soutien au secteur psycho-médico-social Support services for first-line psycho-medical-social professionals including crisis guidance, supervision, training recommendations, and practical resources for managing individuals at risk.
• Bibliothèque en ligne (Online Library) Online specialized library containing thousands of publications on suicide including scientific works, mainstream books, journal articles, and audiovisual materials, with searchable bibliographic database accessible at biblio.preventionsuicide.be.
• Espace Jeunes (Youth Space) Dedicated youth space with age-appropriate resources, the suicide prevention guide for ages 12-18, access to helpline, consultations, forum, and youth campaigns ('De toi à moi' on Instagram and TikTok).
• Podcast « Le Deuil après suicide, parlons-en ! » Audio content (podcast series) addressing bereavement after suicide, featuring testimonies from people bereaved by suicide, distributed across YouTube, Spotify, Deezer, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
• Formation 2 jours (en nos locaux) Two-day intensive suicide prevention training program held at CPS premises in Ixelles for groups of up to 20 participants, covering crisis processes, risk factors, active listening, and prevention attitudes. Priced at 180€ general / 100€ for students/job seekers.
• Formation Postventions Two-day specialized training on postvention (institutional crisis management following suicide) covering suicidal process impact, intervention strategies, and development of institutional protocols. Priced at 300€ per participant.
• Guides et outils de prévention du suicide (Prevention Tools and Guides) Downloadable suicide prevention tools and guides including guides for professionals, the general public, young people (12-18), seniors, parents and relatives, personal crisis safety plans, and posters.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25,000 calls answered in 2025 (74% increase from 2021)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered significant, minor and core.

• InfrabelsignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026Infrabel, the Belgian railway infrastructure manager, partnered with the Center to place suicide prevention information panels at train platform ends, display campaign materials in stations from April 27 to May 18, 2026, and provide specialized suicide prevention training to Infrabel field personnel. The collaboration aims to direct people in distress to the 0800 32 123 helpline and combat the stigma around seeking help.
• ISFSCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ISFSC (Institut Supérieur de Formation Continue et par Alternance) provided recording studio facilities for the production of the Center's podcast 'Le deuil après suicide, parlons-en !', enabling high-quality audio for episodes featuring testimonies from suicide-bereaved individuals.
• 19 Brussels CommunessignificantGTM or Marketing PartnerAll 19 Brussels communes participated in the 2025 World Suicide Prevention Day campaign, with mayors and council members wearing symbolic blue bracelets, sharing CPS messages on social media, and communicating with approximately 1.3 million residents about suicide prevention resources.
• Walloon Cities and CommunessignificantGTM or Marketing PartnerAll contacted Walloon cities and communes (Arlon, Charleroi, Dinant, Écaussinnes, Gembloux, Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Marche-en-Famenne, Mons, Nivelles, Verviers, Villers-la-Ville, Waterloo) participated in the 2025 World Suicide Prevention Day campaign, with various municipalities illuminating public buildings and sharing CPS resources on social media.
• Brussels City and Mayor Philippe ClosesignificantGTM or Marketing PartnerThe City of Brussels under Mayor Philippe Close provided special support for suicide prevention efforts, including a press release and the illumination of Brussels City Hall in blue on September 10, 2025, for World Suicide Prevention Day.
• COCOF (Commission communautaire française)coreOthersThe COCOF grants and regulates the Center's operations as an approved (agréé) organization serving French-speaking residents of the Brussels-Capital Region. The COCOF participated in the 2025 World Suicide Prevention Day campaign alongside the Center.
• Un Pass dans l'ImpassecoreOthersThe Walloon suicide prevention organization is the regional counterpart to the Center for French-speaking Belgium, working to prevent suicide and referenced as a complementary resource on the Center's youth support page.
• CPZ (Centrum ter Preventie van Zelfdoding)minorOthersThe Flemish suicide prevention organization is referenced as the Dutch-language counterpart operating in Flanders, listed alongside the Center's resources for comprehensive national coverage.
• Ligue Bruxelloise Francophone pour la Santé MentaleminorOthersA federation of mental health organizations in French-speaking Brussels that promotes mental health through professional and citizen collaboration and advocates for its members' concerns with policymakers.
• Plateforme Bruxelloise pour la Santé MentaleminorOthersAn association promoting and organizing mental health services across Brussels institutions and psychiatric services, aimed at advancing the interests of Brussels-Capital Region residents.
• Infor Jeunes BruxellesminorOthersAn information center for youth approved by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, providing information, advice, and support to young people and their families on studies, training, employment, mental health, social rights, housing, leisure, and citizenship.
• Plateforme EspoirminorOthersA French organization providing information, resources, and support for people bereaved by suicide, referenced as a resource for grief support alongside the Center's services.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Un Pass dans l'Impasse: Wallonia's regional suicide-prevention counterpart offering helpline, bereavement support and postvention. Compares as a sister organization serving the same mission across Belgium's French-speaking territory.
• Samaritans (UK & Ireland): Long-established volunteer-staffed crisis hotline charity offering 24/7 emotional support. Closest international analog in model, mission, and operating approach (free, anonymous listening service run by trained volunteers).
• Lifeline Australia: National 24-hour crisis helpline and suicide prevention service in Australia. Comparable in scope (helpline + training + bereavement support + advocacy) and reliance on volunteer listeners and government funding.
• Plateforme Espoir: French organization providing information, resources and peer-group support for people bereaved by suicide. Directly comparable on the postvention/bereavement service line.

Others

• Plateforme Bruxelloise pour la Santé Mentale: Brussels-based umbrella association organizing mental health services. Adjacent ecosystem partner that coordinates referrals and policy with the Centre on cross-organization mental health coverage in the Brussels-Capital Region.
• Infor Jeunes Bruxelles: Wallonia-Brussels Federation-approved youth information center providing advice on mental health, studies and well-being. Compares as a complementary youth-facing support service overlapping on mental-health pathways for adolescents.
• Ligue Bruxelloise Francophone pour la Santé Mentale: Federation of French-speaking Brussels mental health organizations. Adjacent advocate/umbrella body that connects the Centre with the broader mental health professional community and policy makers.
• International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP): International NGO coordinating suicide prevention research, World Suicide Prevention Day campaigns and policy advocacy. Compares as a global sector enabler whose World Suicide Prevention Day activities the Centre actively participates in.

Broad incumbents

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US): US federally backed national suicide prevention network of crisis centers sharing the helpline-based delivery model. Comparable as a large-scale, multi-stakeholder-funded crisis response infrastructure.

Regional players

• Centrum ter Preventie van Zelfdoding (CPZ): Flemish suicide prevention organization referenced as the Dutch-language counterpart to the Centre. Provides the natural regional comparison, serving Belgium's other language community with similar helpline and outreach programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLgLmo91eP4Wop_qBzi_rqnmZqHZ73W7jT
• Facebookfacebook.com/centredepreventiondusuicide
• Instagraminstagram.com/centrepreventionsuicide
• Xx.com/suicidebelgique

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

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