Important Links
Wesley Life Force
Our Network is part of Wesley Life Force National Suicide Prevention Networks.
https://wesleylifeforce.org.au/
Other Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Networks:
Dorset Suicide Prevention Network, Scottsdale
Email address: cheryl.mccartie@bigpond.com
West Coast Suicide Prevention Network, Queenstown
Email address: ogradyzee@gmail.com
Greater Glenorchy Suicide Prevention Network, Greater Glenorchy
Email address: Ron.Petterson@wesleymission.org.au
Cygnet Cares Suicide Prevention Network, Cygnet
Email address: cygnetcares.spn@gmail.com
Lifeline
If you need crisis support, call Lifeline
Hours: Available 24 hours
Call 13 11 14
Text 0477 13 11 14 https://www.lifelinetasmania.org.au/
Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme
Programs run under Lifeline Tasmania and Relationships Australia, Tasmania.
www.lifelinetasmania.org.au/acvvs
tas.relationships.org.au/get-support/services/the-aged-care-volunteer-visitors-scheme
Chats
The Chats program offers a variety of services to Tasmanians. These vary from group and individual social support through to allied health – social work and counselling services.
run by Lifeline Tasmania.
A Tasmanian Lifeline
A Tasmanian lifeline is a telephone support service for Tasmanians of all ages who need someone to talk things through with or need someone to listen. We are a Tasmanian-focused and Tasmanian based service offering one-off or ongoing support for anyone having a tough time. If you are experiencing loneliness, isolation, feeling anxious or overwhelmed you are not alone and can speak to one of our highly skilled support workers who can provide a friendly voice to reassure you. You can call A Tasmanian Lifeline on 1800 98 44 34 from 8am to 8pm every day of the year or alternatively book a call back via our online booking form at atasmanianlifeline.com.au – You don’t have to go through a difficult situation alone.
Rural Alive & Well
RAW are passionate about delivering genuine and authentic, early-intervention suicide prevention for rural and remote communities in Tasmania.
https://www.rawtas.com.au/
Albie House
Provides support to those grieving after losing someone to suicide so Tasmanians know there is a place to turn to, or refer others in need.
https://www.albiehouse.com.au/
Relationships Australia
RA are a leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. And aim to support all people to achieve positive and respectful relationships. Are celebrating 75 years of better understanding.
https://www.relationships.org.au/
In Tasmania Relationships Australia Tasmania auspices the Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Community Network, see: https://suicidepreventiontas.org.au/
Connected and Respectful Tasmania
Part of Relationships Australia, the new Connected and Respectful Tasmania website is now live! It brings together what we heard through the Project 75 conversations, along with community stories, resources and updates about the work happening across Tasmania.
www.connectedandrespectful.org.au
SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY
Works to promote positive mental health and prevent suicide by reducing stigma and encouraging people to seek help.
https://staychatty.com.au/
R U OK?
Suicide prevention requires the efforts of us all, not just professionals and experts. Through R U OK? an idea ‘to do something’ has become a cultural movement engaging all walks of life. Suicide knows no boundaries. It is up to all of us to look out for those we care about and start a conversation that could change a life. Ask R U OK?
https://www.ruok.org.au/
Suicide Call Back Service
Suicide Call Back Service is a free nationwide service providing 24/7 phone and online counselling to people affected by suicide. Call 1300 659 467 https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
DV-Alert
1800RESPECT is a National sexual assault, domestic family violence Counselling service. 1800 737 732
1800RESPECT is a confidential service available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and provides information, referrals and counselling to anyone experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, sexual assault, domestic or family violence, as well as their friends and family.
CORES: Community Owned Response to Eliminating Suicide (Kentish Regional Clinic)
They have earned strong credentials throughout Australia, educating communities to be proactive in suicide prevention and intervention. CORES has twice been featured on the ABC television program, Landline, in November 2006 and October 2008. Kentish Regional Clinic Inc is the registered organisation to deliver the CORES Australia, LGBTIQA+ Professional Development, Bi+ Australia and HIPPY Kentish (Home Interaction Program for Parents and YoungstCORESers) programs. This training is designed to provide individuals and communities with the essential skills and resources required to identify and respond to a person at risk of suicide and build on a communities capacity to eliminate suicide.
https://cores.org.au/
Dementia Australia (Tasmania)
Dementia Australia supports people of all ages living with all forms of dementia, their families and carers. If you or a family member have concerns about changes to memory, thinking or behaviour, or you have dementia or mild cognitive impairment, we are here to support and guide you. The National Dementia Helpline, 1800 100 500, is free and confidential, provides expert information, advice and support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. No issue too big, no question too small. Learn more about dementia and our services by going to www.dementia.org.au
Griefline (8am to 8pm)
Ages 15+
Grief Support for anyone who needs it
Phone: 1300 845 745
Beyond Blue (24/7)
Ages 5+
Free mental health support anytime.
Phone: 1300 22 4636
web: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
SANE
SANE is a national mental health organisation for people with complex mental health issues in Australia and for the families and friends that support them.
https://www.sane.org/
Includes Griefline, expertise in grief, loss and bereavement in-house to complement digital psychosocial services. Find out more about Griefline’s national grief support services at the Griefline website.
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