The emotional and social costs of suicide are beyond measure, with the effects of suicide and suicide attempts felt deeply by family, friends, individuals and communities. People who are bereaved by suicide are at higher risk themselves of experiencing depression, anxiety, alcohol or substance abuse, disruption of family relations and routines, functional impairments in daily activities and difficulties with relationships. They are also at risk of suicidal ideation and associated at-risk behaviours.
There are many resources and support services available to help and we encourage anyone with concerns to speak to their GP. Murray PHN funds a range of mental health and suicide prevention services, including community-led initiatives, which aim to reduce the incidence and impact of suicidality across the region. From time-to-time, we also offer free community workshops. Details of these are shared on our Facebook page.
Resources
I’m having thoughts of suicide
If you’re in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000)
- 13YARN available 24/7 (crisis), ph: 13 92 76
- Lifeline available 24/7 (crisis), ph: 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue available 24/7 (crisis), ph: 1300 224 636
- Suicide Call Back Service available 24/7 (crisis), ph: 1300 659 467
- Open Arms available 24/7 (crisis), ph: 1800 011 046
- Kids Helpline available 24/7, ph: 1800 551 800
- MensLine available 24/7, ph: 1300 78 99 79
- Reach Out
- QLife (LGBTQIA+) available 3pm-midnight, seven days a week, ph: 1800 184 527
I’m worried about someone
- Headspace: resources for supporting young people
- Lifeline: how to get help if you’re worried about someone
I’ve been affected by suicide (bereavement)
- Lifeline, ph: 13 11 14
- Griefline, ph: 1300 845 745
- Standby Support After Suicide, ph: 1300 727 247
- SASH (LGBTQIA+)
- Thirrili Indigenous Suicide Postvention, ph: 1800 805 801
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Yarning Safe ‘n’ Strong, ph: 1800 939 563
- 13YARN available 24/7 (crisis), ph: 13 92 76
- Brother to Brother, ph: 1800 435 799
- Thirrili Indigenous Suicide Postvention, ph: 1800 805 801
Resources for schools
Resources for workplaces
- Black Dog Institute
- Healthy Heads: supporting mental health in trucking and logistics (transport, warehousing and logistics)
- TIACS: for tradies, truckies, rural and blue collar workers (free, professional, private text or call service)
- Mates in Construction
- MindFrame: communicating about suicide
- R U OK? How to ask
- Mental Health First Aid Australia: training
- StandBy Support After Suicide
Contact us
To get in touch with our suicide prevention team, email suicideprevention@murrayphn.org.au