Suicide prevention and response

Feeling overwhelmed? If you’re struggling, remember that it’s okay to get help. You are not alone. You can talk to someone who will listen any time, day or night. You can call, chat or text. It’s free and confidential.

Get help now

If you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger, please call Triple Zero (000) or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.

Get support during a crisis

If you're going through a difficult time, free and confidential support services are available to you any time, day or night.

You can find someone to talk to, and get support and advice in person, on the phone or virtually, from our list of mental health services.

You can also visit the Safe Haven nearest to you in NSW. Drop in and get support from our compassionate peer workers.

Calling the Mental Health Line is a great first step. It is a mental health referral service that is open 24/7. A trained health professional will answer your call. They will ask some questions so they can connect you to the right care for your needs.

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Access rural counselling

Extra counselling services are now available in rural communities. You can access these services directly or get a referral from your GP or nearest community health centre. Find one in your area.

Mobile support services that come to you

SPOT is a mobile service that can come to you. Suicide Prevention Outreach Teams (SPOT) help people who are in distress, suicidal or at risk of self-harm. Find out how to get help.

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Get support after a suicide attempt or crisis

There are free support programs to help you if you have recently attempted suicide.

Support is based on each person’s needs, so you can receive the care and understanding that best fits your situation.

You don’t have to face your recovery journey alone. There are people who want to help.

Get suicide bereavement support

Losing someone to suicide can be an extremely painful experience. You may be feeling intense grief, sadness, guilt and anger. You may be exhausted.

Family, friends, witnesses and first responders can get support through our free program. It can help you process difficult emotions in a safe and healthy way.

Free support is also available for children. It includes counselling, connecting with others who had a similar experience, and learning coping skills and tools.

Get support

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News and stories​​

​Previous stories from the Towards Zero Suicides eNewsletter that highlight suicide prevention programs, services, activities and trials across NSW from 2021-2023. 

View previous news and stories​​​​​