In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, we acknowledge the lives that have ended, as well as all people who struggle with thoughts of suicidality. We understand how heavy and isolating this struggle can be.
Finding the right resources to support yourself or someone else in crisis can be extremely difficult. We have created a list of resources to make finding support easier. There are specific services for LGBTQ+ people and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as supports in languages other than English.
Immediate support and safety
If you're experiencing thoughts of suicide, please know that help is available right now:
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
- 13YARN (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support): 13 92 76
- Usyd Wellbeing: 1300 474 065.
Creating a safety plan can be a powerful tool when you're struggling. This involves identifying warning signs, making your environment safe, identifying reasons to live, having a list of people you can reach out to, and a list of professional contacts. Beyond Blue and Lifeline have created a safety plan app Beyond Now to help you create a plan.
Supporting each other
If you're supporting someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts, listen without judgment, take their concerns seriously, and help them connect with professional support. Don't promise to keep suicidal thoughts secret – sometimes breaking confidentiality can save a life.
Further resources
- Suicide Call Back Service – crisis support & counselling
- NSW Mental Health Line – advice and referrals
- Roses in the Ocean – suicide peer call-back service
- QLife – LGBTIQ+ peer support
- Here – ACON's LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hub
- Mindout – national LGBTIQ+ suicide prevention project
- Embrace – mental health support for multicultural communities
- Centre of Perinatal Excellence – mental health support for new, hopeful or expectant parents
- ACON suicide counselling and care – LGBTQ+ suicide prevention and aftercare
- NSW Safe Haven – drop-in peer support
- Alt2Su – LGBTQ+ peer support groups
- Discharged – suicide peer support groups (incl. trans peer group)
- The Grief Cocoon – grief support resources and creative workshops
- StandBy – support for people impacted or bereaved by suicide
- Charlee – LGBTIQA+ suicide bereavement groups
- SASH – support for LGBTQIA+ people bereaved by suicide (incl. forum)
- Thirrili – support after suicide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Mensline – online and telephone counselling support for men
- Griefline – national grief and loss helpline
- This Way Up – online self-guided mental health programs
- Life Rites Funerals – counselling and grief circles
- Mind Australia – support for people experiencing mental health challenges and their carers
- Blue Knot – support for adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse.
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