Support for children and young people after a suicide attempt or crisis

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What support is available for children and young people?

Free support services are available for children and young people, aged under 25 years old, after a suicide attempt, significant suicidal ideation or self-harm.

The service, known as i.a​m​​​ also provides support to carers and families.

The i.am youth suicide prevention peer workers will:

  • help to address immediate needs and goals
  • support building resilience, mental healht and wellbeing
  • teach practical and psychosocial interventions
  • be considerate of social, cultural, educational and environmental situations.

Support may also include:

  • developing coping and problem-solving skills
  • strengthening relationships with family and friends
  • building positive connections to community
  • identifying education or work opportunities
  • manageing addiction
  • finding secure housing.

Where to get help

i.am support services are delivered by New Horizons in the communities of 

  • ​Liverpool - South Western​ Sydney Local Health District (LHD)
  • Mt Druitt - Wester Sydney LHD
  • Coffs Harbour - Mid North Coast LHD
  • Tamworth - Hunter New England LHD

Anyone can refer a consenting child or young person located within the catchment areas. Self-refarrals are also welcome.

To refer or for more information:

 

Get help now

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call Triple Zero 000 or go to your nearest Emergency Department​.

Your can also call Lifeline on13 11 14, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or visit Get help now for more crisis services that may be better suited to you.


Learn more about i.am

Based on traditional Aftercare models, i.am has been co-produced by young people for young people. The support provided is unique to the child or young person in consideration of their recovery and any future goals they have identified.

The NSW Health-funded service program is continually being improved and is co-developed with peak bodies, mental health experts and, most importantly, young people with a lived experience of suicide and their families. 

This ensures the service continues to be relevant, accessible and effective in engaging children and young people while helping to inform future service delivery for this priority group. 

i.am collaborates with existing community resources, including healthcare, education, and social services, to enhance and complement the support available to individuals.​

Related links: Aftercare pilot program is young at heart


Current as at: Tuesday 10 June 2025
Contact page owner: Mental Health