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Are you thinking of suicide?

You’re not alone. Many people have these thoughts for different reasons. Talking to someone, even though it may feel hard, is an important first step.

Reach out to someone you trust or call one of the confidential helplines on this page. Let someone know today if you’re having these thoughts.
Help is available, and you don’t have to go through it alone.

In an emergency, go to a hospital or call 000 immediately.

Life Line - 24/7 Support

Life Lines 24/7 helplines offer immediate, confidential, and free support and advice. You can call for yourself or if you’re worried about someone else.

Call: 13 11 14

Suicide Support Services

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Lifeline

You are not alone. We’re here to listen.
We are a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. We exist so that no person in Australia has to face their darkest moments alone.
Hours: 24/7
Phone: 13 11 14
Text: 0477 13 11 14
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13YARN

If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect with 13YARN and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.
This is your story; your journey and we will take the time to listen. No shame, no judgement, safe place to yarn. We’re here for you.
Cost: Free
Hours: 24/7
Phone: 13 92 76
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Beyond Blue

Your mental health matters. Beyond Blue is here to help all people in Australia achieve their best possible mental health.
Earlier, easier, together.
Whether you’re seeking mental health information or 24/7 qualified support for you or someone else, we’re here for you.
Cost: Free
Hours: 24/7
Phone: 1300 224 636
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Sane

Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We’re free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.
Cost: Free
Hours: 24/7
Phone: 1800 187 263
Online: Mental Health Support Forum In Australia – Sane forums
Email: getsupport@sane.org
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Head to Health

Not feeling like yourself lately? You’re not alone.
It’s something most people experience at some point. And there are simple things you can do that can help.
Cost: Free
Phone: 1800 595 212
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Worried about someone?

If you or someone is in immediate danger, call 000 or go to the nearest emergency department. A mental health crisis is as urgent as a medical emergency.

If you are with someone that you are concerned about you can start by taking one or all of these steps below:

Talk to the person you are worried about – tell them what you are worried about. Ask them if they are thinking of suicide. If they say they are, or if they say they are not but your gut feeling tells you otherwise, tell them they don’t have to go through this alone and then take the next step to help them get support to stay safe.

Get help and support to stay alive – contact a helpline, take them to their GP, a hospital emergency department or other support service. You don’t have to have the answers, you just need to help the person at risk get to the right help to stay safe and alive while they get help. You do not need to fix them or have any answers, you just need to get them to help.

If their life is in danger – call 000 right now, that is what it is for. If you feel that someone will hurt themselves or they have told you they will, call for help now.

If there is a crisis but not an immediate threat to life, contact a support service. To learn more about suicide, visit our resources page.

Life Lines 24/7 helplines offer immediate, confidential, and free support and advice. You can call for yourself or if you’re worried about someone else

Call: 13 11 14

Talking to children about suicide

Children can learn about suicide through conversations, media, or the loss of someone close. Explaining a death to a child can be challenging, but avoiding the topic may lead to confusion or misunderstandings. If a child or youth expresses suicidal thoughts, take it seriously. If there’s immediate danger, call 000.

For non-crisis situations, reach out to a support service.

A first response may be to say nothing or avoid the conversation, but children can realise that something is happening around them even if they do not know exactly what. If the issue is not explained, the child might form the wrong idea.

For guidance on explaining suicide to children, visit our Resources page for age-specific brochures.

Free books to support children and teens after suicide

Talking to children and teenagers about suicide can be difficult. That’s why StandBy has written two activity books and accompanying notes guide books: Resources – StandBy

Help after suicide

Have you lost someone to suicide?

When someone takes their own life, those of us left behind, the bereaved, often experience a very complicated form of grief caused by a combination of feelings, thoughts and behaviours. These feelings can be particularly intense and overwhelming. If you are currently grieving know that you are not alone, and that help is available. It is vital that as individuals and communities we respond to people bereaved by suicide with compassion and continue to support them through their grief. For more information see the download:

StandBy Support After Suicide

Australia’s leading suicide postvention program dedicated to assisting people and communities bereaved or impacted by suicide. There is a coordinator that covers the Shire of Augusta Margaret River and can provide support locally.
Phone: 1300 727 247
Email: standby.southwest@anglicare.org.au
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Peer CARE Companion Warmline - Roses in the Ocean

48 hour call back service for people with lived experience of suicide to connect with others with a shared experience.
This is not a crisis line.
Would you prefer to not leave a message? Now you can complete our online request form for a call-back from one of our Peer CARE Companions.
Cost: Free
Phone: 1800 777 337
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Open Arms Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service

Open Arms provides mental health and wellbeing support to anyone who has served at least one day of continuous fulltime service in the ADF and their immediate families.
Cost: Free
Hours: 24/7
Phone: 1800 011 046
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