In terms of international indicators Sri Lanka has been placed in 4th place in the rate of suicides. Under the ‘Senasili Suvaya’ programe Dharmavijaya Foundation has an on going training programs for the counselors who have volunteered for the purpose. This aims at creating awareness among the general public on the inclination to suicide. The counselors are thus trained to identify the individuals in risk groups and to give them the guidance required, followed with remedial measures.