This collection contains recommended resources to assist people working with those who may be at risk of, or affected by, suicide in rural areas.
These resources look at supporting someone through financial difficulties, guidelines for conversations and information for people who are supporting someone after a suicide attempt. It also contains national and state-based support services. It is by no means an exhaustive source of resources and information.
Resources
Finding our way back
for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have attempted suicide
This resource from Beyond Blue provides practical information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their family and friends about what to do and what to expect if someone has attempted suicide.
Wesley LifeForce Member Networks
Wesley LifeForce works with local communities to develop suicide prevention networks. Member networks are provided with expert advice during network establishment, seed funding and ‘hands on’ support in planning and delivering suicide prevention projects in their local community.
Support services and numbers
If a life is in danger, please call 000.
National support numbers
State-based support numbers
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