Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention is a key focus for Lifeline in Australia. We receive a lot of requests and inquiries about relevant resources and links which can assist with understanding suicide prevention or helping someone at risk.

For immediate help call Lifeline's 24 hour Telephone Counselling Crisis line on 13 11 14.

In case of emergency or when life is in danger call 000.

LIFELINE'S ROLE IN SUICIDE PREVENTION

Suicide Prevention is the reason that the Lifeline 24-hour telephone counselling service was developed more than 40 years ago.

For those with thoughts of suicide, it is vital to find ways to stay alive, work through problems in living and get help.

For those who know someone at risk of suicide, it is important to listen and understand and to help link an at risk friend or loved one with services that can help them to stay safe.

Lifeline offers information on helping people at risk of suicide.

ARE YOU AT RISK?

If someone asked you right now if you are having thoughts of suicide,what would your honest answer be?

If your answer is 'yes', this is probably a very difficult time for you. You don't need to go through this alone. Help is available.

There are several things you could do right now:

•Reach out to someone you trust and ask for help. Tell them honestly how you feel, including your thoughts of suicide.
•Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (within Australia). Our telephone counsellors are trained in crisis support and suicide prevention and may provide support and information.
•Look up your local crisis support centre in your phone book.
•Contact your local GP or Hospital Emergency Department.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

Thoughts of suicide occur to many people and for a range of reasons. Talking to someone is a good place to start, even though it may seem difficult.

IS SOMEONE YOU KNOW AT RISK?

You can download a copy of the Lifeline Information Service tool kit for helping someone at risk of suicide through www.lifeline.org.au or order it by calling 1300 13 11 14.