The need for our service is growing.
In 2024, Social Ground Force supported 65 people and their families, including 69 children.
In 2025, we supported 76 people and their families, including 105 children.
And most importantly:
100% success rate in suicide prevention Not a single person who reached out to us in 2024–2025 was lost to suicide.These are not just numbers.
They are lives saved — and proof that our model works.
Our priorities for 20262026 is about scaling what works — responsibly, humanly, and urgently.
Our key priorities include:
Continuing the development of Recover Club, SligoA recovery and education space supporting people post-rehabilitation through structure, community, and purpose.
Expanding the Recovery Circle ProgrammeProviding continuity, peer support, and long-term stability.
Establishing a 24/7 crisis response serviceBecause lives depend on speed — not waiting lists.
Employing 2 full-time and 2 part-time staffTo ensure sustainability and continuity of care.
Working with regional and national mediaSo that people across Ireland know where to turn — and can access immediate help when they need it most.
Education & prevention work with universities and youth centresHelping young people stay healthy, avoid addiction, and spread these values among their peers.
Continuing to build Ireland’s National Suicide Prevention NetworkOur goal is to establish local Social Ground Force representation in every county in Ireland, so that people can access immediate, frontline support close to home — when time matters most.
Our current priority is to strengthen and formally establish SGF presence in:
Sligo • Mayo • Leitrim • Galway • Donegal • Athlone • Limerick
From there, we aim to expand county by county, ensuring no community is left without access to rapid suicide prevention and recovery support.
How you can support our workWe need funding, people, and voices.
Volunteers, including:• Support with Recover Club construction and setup (Sligo)
• Addiction support specialists
• Project and community coordinators
• Fundraising and grant support
• Media, communications, and outreach support
DonationsEvery contribution helps us respond faster and reach more people in crisis.
Partnerships & advocacyCommunities, organisations, professionals — together we save lives.
Why this mattersSocial Ground Force receives no State funding or guaranteed external funding.
Everything we do exists because of:
• the vision, commitment, and lived experience of our CEO, Aubrey Melville,
• and the dedication of volunteers who choose to stand with us.
Join us in 2026.
Help us close the Death Gap — permanently.
Social Ground ForceWe save & change lives.
Contact us:
E-mail: socialgroundforce@yahoo.ie
Phone: +353 86 894 1991