By Simon Hunter
A cab firm in Belfast is teaming up with social workers to make a stand against suicide.
'Standard Taxi' drivers in the Shankill area will offer a free pick-up for anyone in crisis, and take them to a place they can talk or receive help.
It comes after a number of recent incidents of people taking their own lives.
Mental health campaigner Stephen Paul came up with the initiative, and has told Q Radio the drivers are in a unique position to offer assistance.
He wants other companies in Northern Ireland to do the same.
Driver Jackie Millar explains how it'll work.
In news on air later today- Mental health campaigner Stephen Paul has teamed up with a Belfast cab firm to make a stand against suicide through a new initiative. Jackie Millar is a driver for Standard Taxis in the Shankill. He’s told @qnewsdesk how it will operate. pic.twitter.com/g0Znno7WGk
— Simon Hunter (@simezsez) June 7, 2018
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