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most people don't want to die, they just want their pain to stop . . . . . .
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For immediate support Call Lifeline 131 114 (24 hours) or 000 if life is in danger. |
3 steps to prevent suicide
1) Ask If you think someone might be suicidal, ask them directly "Are you thinking about suicide?" Don’t be afraid to do this, it shows you care and will actually decrease their risk because it shows someone is willing to talk about it. Make sure you ask directly and unambiguously. 2) Listen and stay with them
If they say 'yes', they are suicidal, listen to them and allow them to express how they are feeling. Don’t leave them alone. Stay with them or get someone else reliable to stay with them. 3) Get help
Get them appropriate help. Call a crisis line like Lifeline 131 114 or 000 if life is in danger. If you can get in straight away visit a GP or psychologist. Even if the danger is not immediate they may need longer term support for the issues that led to them feeling this way. |
Resources
The following resources are available on Lifeline's website.
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More than 75 per cent of mental health issues develop before a person turns 25
And yet, many traditional services aren’t equipped to address the unique barriers that young people face to accessing mental health support. headspace began in 2006 to address this critical gap, by providing tailored and holistic mental health support to 12 - 25 year olds. With a focus on early intervention, we work with young people to provide support at a crucial time in their lives – to help get them back on track and strengthen their ability to manage their mental health in the future. headspace Centres: headspace has 100+ centres located throughout Australia staffed with people who are trained and ready to help. If there isn't a headspace centre near you, you can get online chat and telephone support through eheadspace.
eheadspace is a national online and phone support service, staffed by experienced youth mental health professionals. It provides young people and carers with a safe, secure and anonymous place to talk to a professional - wherever they are.
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R U OK?'s vision is a world where we're all connected and are protected from suicide.
Our mission is to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with life. Our goals are to: 1. Boost our confidence to meaningfully connect and ask about life's ups and downs 2. Nurture our sense of responsibility to regularly connect and support others 3. Strengthen our sense of belonging because we know people are there for us 4. Be relevant, strong and dynamic We know that suicide prevention is an enormously complex and sensitive challenge the world over. But we also know that some of the world’s smartest people have been working tirelessly and developed credible theories that suggest there’s power in that simplest of questions - “Are you OK?” |
While you should always call 000 if it's an emergency, Suicide Call Back Service can help anyone who is affected by suicide, which includes;
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Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service that provides professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide.
You can get immediate help by selecting one of the services clearly set out on the website. |
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Feeling Suicidal
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Worried About Someone
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Why do I want to end my life?
Helping yourself when feeling overwhelmed and suicidal Talking about suicide Accessing professional support Making a safety plan Download ReMinder Suicide Safety Plan app Get help for self-harm After a suicide attempt Lost Someone to Suicide
Common experiences with suicide bereavement
Looking after yourself after a bereavement Who can I talk to? Supporting children bereaved by suicide Supporting adolescents bereaved by suicide Legal considerations following a suicide |
Why do people become suicidal?
Suicide signs Supporting someone who may be suicidal Discussing Suicide: How to talk to somebody about suicide Supporting someone to get help Looking after yourself Helping someone to create a safety plan Relationships and suicide Supporting someone after a suicide attempt When someone you know self-harms Mental Health Blog
A variety of informative reading which may be helpful.
Phone and Online Counselling
Free professional phone and online counselling for people living in Australia.
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Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry
Tel: (07) 3063 7055
NATIONAL HELPLINE 1300 642 111 |
Succor SocksAssistance and support of mental wellness in times of distress, through communication from one person to another, using purposely designed socks.
noun: succor
assistance and support in times of hardship and distress |
Succor is a sock company with a focus on bright, purposeful and energetic designs aimed at assisting mental wellness.
"... ... Mike started to wear a pair of crazy bright socks and go running and exercising, People would often comment on his socks and the answer he gave was "I wear these socks as they give me good vibes, I suffer with depression and they make me feel happy". This opened up conversation with other people who suffer with mental illness."
Visit their website to purchase your very own pair of Succor Socks.
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Proactive and positive men's mental health movement.
Making a positive difference before things go pear shaped. Stay in the loop by visiting the website and follow on Facebook |
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Average Joes officially began in September 2018 when two mates put a call out on social media for men to catch up every Wednesday for an hour at their favourite pub for a real and raw chat about the issues men face all whilst making a mate.
Average Joe's hold weekly meetups in the Sunshine Coast, at the following locations:
Wednesday, 12pm – 1pm: Taps Pub Mooloolaba - Wayne Taylor & Eliot Krause Wednesday, 6:30pm – 7:30pm: Brightwater Tavern - Wayne Taylor & Dave Edwards Thursday, 9am – 10am: Max and Moritz Café Eumundi - Eliot Krause & Mike Sharry Friday, 10am – 11am: Gateway Café Caloundra - Dave Edwards |
We're the national peak body for the suicide prevention sector. We support, collaborate and advocate for the meaningful reduction of suicide in Australia. |
Priority Programs of Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA) Organised by Suicide Prevention Australia, the National Suicide Prevention Conference (NSPC) is the pre-eminent event of the year for suicide prevention. The conference is highly regarded for its opportunities to collaborate, network and learn about new approaches to suicide prevention.
In recognition of the impact of suicide on every Australian, the Suicide Prevention Research Fund was established by the Federal Government to support research into suicide prevention.
The Suicide Prevention Hub provides a best practice register and a pathway to ongoing quality improvement for services delivering programs in suicide prevention. It provides resources, practice guides and research in support of quality improvement.
The above link will take you to a list of National 24/7 crisis support services as well as links to other organisations such as #YouCanTalk, Life In Mind Australia, R U OK?
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Sunshine Coast Mind & Neuroscience -
Thompson Institute A world-class facility for mental health and neurological research, teaching, advocacy and clinical services.
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Dedicated to advancing research and learning in the field of suicide prevention
Developed in 1996, the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP) is a national and international suicide prevention research centre. AISRAP conducts public health surveillance of suspected suicides and conducts individual studies with government, industry bodies and non-government organisations. Since 2004, AISRAP has operated a specialised outpatient clinic for people with a history of suicidal ideation or behaviour. AISRAP also provides education and training for health and allied health professionals, offering postgraduate programs in suicidology (Certificate, Master and Master with Honours) and accredited training.
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD)
Each year AISRAP holds a community forum in Brisbane on World Suicide Prevention Day
Conceived by Professor Diego de Leo AO, WSPD has occurred on 10th September each year since 2003. It is an initiative of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World Health Organization, serving as a call to action to individuals and organisations to prevent suicide. In 2019, the theme "working together to prevent suicide" highlights that 'collaboration is the most essential ingredient for effective global suicide prevention' (IASP 2019). |
