Suicide is a concern for people of all ages in Australia. It is important to know where to get help when we, or someone we know, need it most.
If you or someone you care about needs support, you are not alone. There is hope. There is help.
Please use the buttons below to look through some support options that may suit your needs.
Suicide prevention services support people who are thinking about suicide.
Services can provide support and resources to help a person create a life they consider worth living. Services can also support a person to create plans with steps to stay alive and connect with chosen support networks.
Carer support can be accessed by the partners, family, friends, or neighbours caring for someone in distress. Distress may mean emotional pain that feels overwhelming and difficult which could include thoughts or plans to die by suicide or surviving an attempt.
Support options are for you and your needs as a carer and to help you support your family member, friend, or loved one.
Support after a death by suicide (‘postvention’) is for a person, family, or community with feelings of loss or grief. Services provide support to cope with loss, grief, and other experiences linked with a death by suicide. Services may support:
and other community members
If you run a mental health, addiction support or domestic violence-related service for people in the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Lithgow or Penrith areas, you can list it on our website for free.
Simply click on the button below to add your service. You can even add links to your website or online brochures. And don’t forget to update your service if there are any changes to it.