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A FRIEND NEEDS HELP
The thought that someone you know and care about could be contemplating suicide can be quite confronting. While it may seem impossible to help them, there is actually a lot you can do. Understanding a little more about suicide and the support services available in the community is a good step towards keeping them safe.
+ HELP AT A CLICK
- BeyondBlue lists common warning signs including feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, loneliness and disconnection. Prior suicide attempts, making preparations or plans for suicide such as a method, tidying up affairs or writing farewell notes
- Suicide Call Back Service provide free counselling for people whose friends, family and co-workers are suicidal. Help is available via online chat or on the phone 24/7 1300 659 467
- SuperFriend’sPeer Support Booklet provides practical suggestions for listening to and supporting work colleagues who may be experiencing mental health challenges.
- If a friend is posting about self-harm or suicide, Facebook has a tool to Report Suicidal Content
+ But I want to talk to someone...
All of the following services are available 24/7 and are here to help you. Give them a call.
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24/7 phone counselling service plus overnight online counselling between 7pm and 4am
24/7 free telephone and online counselling for people whose friends, family and co-workers are suicidal.
24/7 telephone and online counselling service for men with relationship and family concerns
24/7 information, counselling and referral for drug and alcohol issues.
24/7 counselling service for young people aged 5-25 years; online counselling for older kids & their parents/carers