Suicide Prevention + Postvention

GET HELP NOW

Emergency	000
Lifeline	13 11 14
Lifeline Text (6pm-midnight)	0477 131 114
NSW Mental Health Line	1800 011 511
Suicide Call Back Service	1300 65 94 67
Kids Help Line	1800 551 800
Beyond Blue online chat	beyondblue.org.au

HAVING A CONVERSATION

Asking how someone is feeling and asking directly about suicide could be the first step to helping them. Steps:

Ask directly if they’re thinking about suicide
Listen and stay with them
Get help. Call Lifeline 13 11 14, or if life is in danger call 000
Look after yourself. Talk to a friend, family member or Lifeline about your experience

For more tips, visit the R U OK website.

LOCAL SUICIDE PREVENTION + POSTVENTION SUPPORT IN THE SINGLETON LGA

LIFELINE

Telephone: 13 11 14

Text Line: 0477 13 11 14

Website: www.lifeline.org.au

Short-term support for people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping or staying safe. Confidential one-to-one support with a trained Lifeline telephone crisis supporter.

Funding	Community and Federal and State Government
Who can use the service?	Anyone
Referral + Assessment	Self-referral. No formal referral required
Seeking Support (Intake)	Phone, text or visit website
What to expect (Initial Contact)	Listen without judgment Provide a safe space to discuss your needs, worries or concerns Work with you to explore options for support
Waiting Period	No waiting period
Cost	No cost
Areas Covered	Australia
Other service areas	Australia
Locations	NA
Telehealth facilities	Phone, text and online

Lifeline AfterCare - Supporting you after a suicide attempt.
If you have attempted suicide, Lifeline’s AfterCare service is designed to increase access and engagement with care to help manage suicidal thoughts and prevent repetition of suicidal behaviour or self-harm. This service has been designed for adults for immediate support following a suicide attempt, or survivors of a past suicide attempt. The AfterCare service is currently supporting communities in three regions – Singleton, Tamworth and Forster.
T 1300 152 854
W www.aftercare.lifelinedirect.org.au
Lifeline Hunter - Mental Health & Suicide Prevention.
T 1300 852 154
W www.lifelinedirect.org.au/hunter