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.am also provides support to carers and families.
The i.am youth suicide prevention peer workers will:
Support may also include:
i.am support services are delivered by New Horizons in the communities of
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:
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.
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.
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