LEVE Landsforeningen for etterlatte ved selvmord

What LEVE Landsforeningen for etterlatte ved selvmord does

LEVE Landsforeningen for etterlatte ved selvmord is a Norwegian non-profit membership organization founded in 1999 to support individuals bereaved by suicide. Headquartered in Oslo at Skippergata 17, the organization operates as the only national entity in Norway specifically dedicated to suicide survivor support, providing peer support conversations (likepersonstjeneste), grief groups, anonymous chat (LEVE-chat), information brochures, walking groups (Gå for å LEVE), and memorial services (Mitt lys digital candles). Service delivery is enabled by approximately 150 trained volunteer peer supporters with personal bereavement experience, coordinated by 14 full-time staff and structured across 18 county chapters (fylkeslag) covering all Norwegian counties. A dedicated youth sub-brand, Unge LEVE, serves members aged 15–35 with annual national gatherings and tailored programming, alongside a Pappanettverket (fathers' network) in Oslo.

The organization's portfolio also includes content products—LEVEstories (written testimonials), the Takk for praten video series (produced with Sparebanken Vest sponsorship), the Brysom awareness campaign (developed with Norsk Toppfotball and extended to Norges Ishockeyforbund), and downloadable/printed information booklets—and coordinates Norway's observance of World Suicide Prevention Day on behalf of IASP. Underlying technology is limited to a WordPress website, Vipps/Adstate/Spleis payment integrations, and standard marketing automation tools; no proprietary software or AI capabilities are operated.

LEVE's business model is a multi-stream non-profit funding structure. Individual memberships are priced at 300 NOK/year (150 NOK for Unge LEVE, 400 NOK for family), recurring donations default at 100 NOK/month via SMS-to-Vipps (#44115), and project funding flows from Stiftelsen Dam grants ranging 5,000–1,500,000 NOK. Marginal revenue comes from brochure sales (8 NOK each), corporate sponsorship (Sparebanken Vest), memorial gifts through Adstate, and crowdfunding via Spleis. The organization is approved by Innsamlingskontrollen for fundraising compliance and engaged in active policy advocacy, including a 24,000-signatory petition delivered to Norway's Minister of Education for improved school-based suicide prevention.

Name

LEVE Landsforeningen for etterlatte ved selvmord

Legal name

LEVE - Landsforeningen for etterlatte ved selvmord

Website

https://leve.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LEVE is a Norwegian non-profit founded in 1999 providing peer support, grief groups, anonymous chat, and advocacy services to individuals bereaved by suicide, operating 18 county chapters nationwide with 150 trained volunteer peer supporters and 14 full-time staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Suicide Bereavement Support Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Suicide Prevention, Self-Harm Prevention & Threat Assessment Programs (EDAKAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bereavement & Grief Support Services (Hospice-Affiliated/Independent) (HLADAHAL), Bereavement, Grief & Family Support Services (Hospice-Linked) (HLAFAEAO)

Keywords

• Suicide bereavement support
• Peer support services
• Grief counseling groups
• Suicide prevention advocacy
• Nonprofit mental health association

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees provide recurring revenue. LEVE membership is 300 kr/year, Unge LEVE membership for ages 15-35 is 150 kr/year, and family membership is 400 kr/year.
2. Donations and recurring giving: Regular donors contribute monthly (default 100 kr/month), one-time gifts, memorial gifts, and birthday collections. Vipps donations accepted at #44115 for LEVE.
3. Sale of information materials: Information brochures and guides sold at low cost (8 kr per booklet) to cover printing and shipping expenses. Some materials available free for download.
4. Project funding from Stiftelsen Dam: LEVE acts as an approved applicant organization for Stiftelsen Dam funding. Various grant programs support health projects (40,000-400,000 kr), development projects (400,000-1,500,000 kr), express funds (5,000-40,000 kr), and research grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

LEVE Landsforeningen for etterlatte ved selvmord is a Norwegian non-profit membership organization that delivers peer support, grief groups, chat services, and information resources to people bereaved by suicide. The organization operates 18 county chapters across Norway and runs nationwide programs including LEVE-chat, Likepersonstjeneste (peer support service), grief groups (Sorggrupper), walking groups (Gå for å LEVE), and youth-specific programming (Unge LEVE). LEVE also coordinates the national observance of World Suicide Prevention Day on behalf of IASP and engages in political advocacy and awareness campaigns for suicide prevention.

Product overview

LEVE is a membership-based nonprofit organization offering peer support and grief services for those bereaved by suicide, not a traditional product company. The portfolio consists of support services including LEVE-chat (peer chat service), membership programs (LEVE/Unge LEVE), grief groups, county chapter activities, and the digital Mitt lys candle-lighting feature. The organization operates sub-brands including Unge LEVE (youth-specific services, ages 15-35), Takk for praten (video series), LEVEstories (written testimonials), and coordinates the annual Verdensdagen for selvmordsforebygging (World Day for Suicide Prevention). Additional offerings include an information brochure series, ambassador programs, Gå for å LEVE walking groups, and user involvement (bruker­medvirkning) programs. Revenue channels include membership fees, donations via Vipps, Adstate memorial gifts, and Spleis crowdfunding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Unge LEVE: A subgroup for members between 15-35 years old who have experienced losing someone to suicide
• Pappanettverket
• Gå for å LEVE
• Club LEVE
• Café LEVE
• Perlekveld
• LEVEstories
• Takk for praten
• Livsløysen

Products and services

• LEVE-chat (Anonymous Online Chat Support) An anonymous chat service available on leve.no where users connect with trained LEVE volunteers (peer supporters) who have personal experience of losing someone to suicide. The service is free and intended for all bereaved individuals to share thoughts and feelings.
• LEVE Membership (Individual, Youth Unge LEVE, and Family) Annual membership in LEVE (NOK 300/year for adults, NOK 150/year for Unge LEVE ages 15-35, NOK 400/year for family), providing access to grief support, peer conversations, meeting places, events, courses in peer work, and member benefits including 30 minutes of legal assistance annually and Scandic hotel discounts.
• Likepersonstjeneste (Peer Support Service) One-on-one peer support conversations connecting bereaved individuals with approximately 150 trained volunteers nationwide who have their own experience of suicide loss. Conversations can be conducted in-person, digitally, or by phone, coordinated through 18 regional coordinators covering all Norwegian counties.
• Sorggrupper (Grief Groups) Facilitated grief groups led by trained bereaved individuals who have completed grief group leader training. Groups are organized through the 18 county chapters across Norway and provide structured peer support for people bereaved by suicide.
• Fylkeslag Activities (18 County Chapters) LEVE's 18 county chapters (fylkeslag) across Norway provide localized activities including meeting places, café meetings (Café LEVE), walking groups (Gå for å LEVE), grief groups, peer support activities, evening gatherings (Perlekveld), and social meetups (Club LEVE). A dedicated Pappanettverket (Father's Network) operates from Oslo.
• Unge LEVE (Youth Program, Ages 15-35) Dedicated program for individuals aged 15-35 who have lost someone to suicide. Offers grief support, peer conversations, youth gatherings, an annual national youth camp (ungdomssamling), youth ambassadors, and webinars on relevant topics.
• Gå for å LEVE (Walking Groups) Walking groups open to all regardless of age, gender, religion, or ethnicity, creating opportunities for those struggling with grief, suicidal thoughts, mental or physical illness to participate in community walking activity.
• LEVE Ambassadører (Ambassador Program) Nationwide network of trained volunteer ambassadors who give short presentations about suicide prevention in their counties, conduct outreach stands, engage in local planning work, write for media, and participate in conferences.
• Brukermedvirkning (User/Patient Involvement Program) Structured program for bereaved individuals to contribute to suicide prevention work at individual, service/system, and political/societal levels. Includes free training, user representation opportunities, and flexible volunteering options.
• Ungdomssamling (Annual National Youth Gathering) Annual national youth camp for individuals aged 15-35 who have lost someone to suicide, providing an opportunity to meet other bereaved youth, exchange thoughts and experiences, and receive support. Approximately 56 participants attended the 2025 gathering.
• Informasjonshefter (Information Brochures Series on Suicide and Self-harm) Downloadable and printed information brochures covering topics including how to support someone after suicide, supporting youth with suicidal thoughts, and self-harm information. Distributed free as PDFs and at NOK 8 per printed booklet to cover production and shipping costs.
• Takk for praten (Mini-series) A mini-series where bereaved individuals share their experiences with suicide loss in open conversations. Available on LEVE's website and social media channels, supporting awareness, normalization, and connection for the bereaved community.
• Mitt lys (Digital Candle Lighting) Digital memorial candle lighting feature on leve.no where users can light virtual candles in memory of loved ones lost to suicide, leave messages, and join a collective commemoration especially during World Day for Suicide Prevention. The site had recorded over 1,362 memorial candles at time of input.
• LEVEstories (Written Personal Stories Platform) Written stories platform where bereaved individuals share personal experiences and reflections about losing someone to suicide. Stories aim to comfort, support, and reassure others that they are not alone, and are written by members and published on the website.
• Verdensdagen for selvmordsforebygging (World Day for Suicide Prevention Coordination) National coordination of the annual September 10 World Suicide Prevention Day on behalf of IASP, including event mapping across Norway, digital and physical materials for local organizers, and national lighting ceremonies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24,000 signatories gathered for petition to improve suicide prevention in schools
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• Norges Ishockeyforbund (Norwegian Ice Hockey Association)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership established in spring 2025 as part of LEVE's expansion of the Brysom campaign to reach more audiences with suicide prevention messaging.
• Norsk Toppfotball (Norwegian Top Football)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration on the 'Brysom' (Bothersome) campaign with Norwegian football clubs and players. The campaign message 'You are not a bother when you care' was displayed at major football matches and in clubs' social media channels. The partnership won the 'Community Engagement of the Year 2025' award.
• RVTS (Regional resource centers for violence and traumatic stress)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRVTS provides professional supervision and guidance for LEVE's peer supporters and grief group leaders. Each county chapter works with their regional RVTS center. RVTS also collaborates with LEVE on the Papagenoprisen award.
• Mental HelseflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-signatory on the petition delivered to the Minister of Education calling for improved suicide prevention in schools. Joint advocacy partner in national suicide prevention efforts.
• Vivat SelvmordsforebyggingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-signatory on the petition for improved school-based suicide prevention. Partner in coalition for suicide prevention advocacy.
• Nasjonalt senter for selvmordsforskning og -forebygging (NSSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSSF serves as the Norwegian representative for IASP (International Association for Suicide Prevention). LEVE has been given responsibility for coordinating the national observance of World Suicide Prevention Day on behalf of IASP.
• International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIASP initiates World Suicide Prevention Day and has designated LEVE as the coordinator for national observances in Norway. LEVE coordinates activities across Norway under IASP's global theme.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mental Health Foundation (UK): UK mental health charity with broader remit than LEVE but overlapping in mental health education, information resources, and policy advocacy. Comparable in mission expansion beyond narrow bereavement niche.
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): Large US-based suicide prevention organization with research, advocacy, and survivor support programs. Larger and broader in scope than LEVE but serves as a comparable reference point for fundraising scale and program portfolio.

Direct peers

• Vivat Selvmordsforebygging: Norwegian suicide prevention organization and coalition partner with LEVE on the schools petition. Operates in the same Norwegian suicide prevention field with related but distinct mission focus.
• Kirkens SOS: Norwegian crisis helpline organization offering 24/7 phone and chat support in crisis situations including suicidality. Operates in the same Norwegian crisis support space with overlapping digital and phone-based service channels.
• Mental Helse (Norway): Norwegian mental health interest organization and co-signatory with LEVE on the 24,000-signature petition to the Minister of Education. Operates in the same Norwegian mental health advocacy space as LEVE with overlapping beneficiary populations.
• Papyrus UK: UK suicide prevention charity focused on young people, providing HOPELineUK and prevention training. Comparable in mission around suicide prevention with strong youth focus relevant to LEVE's Unge LEVE.
• Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS): UK-based national charity offering peer support groups, helpline, and resources specifically for those bereaved by suicide. Most direct functional analogue to LEVE outside Norway, with a comparable member-driven, volunteer-staffed model.

Emerging players

• Crisis Text Line: Technology-enabled crisis support service operating across multiple countries. Comparable to LEVE's LEVE-chat digital peer support channel but at higher scale and with stronger technology orientation.

Regional players

• SPES (Suicide Prevention in Sweden): Swedish suicide bereavement support organization with a similar model of peer support and local chapters. Closest Nordic functional peer, serving Sweden rather than Norway.

Others

• NSSF - Nasjonalt senter for selvmordsforskning og -forebygging: Norwegian national center for suicide research and prevention. Strategic partner of LEVE and IASP representative in Norway — adjacent enabling organization rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/results?search_query=LEVE+selvmord
• Facebookfacebook.com/LEVELandsforeningenforetterlattevedselvmord
• Instagraminstagram.com/leve_norge
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leve-landsforeningen-for-etterlatte-ved-selvmord

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

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