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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.

Support and resources
Worried about someone  

Helping yourself when feeling overwhelmed and suicidal

Having suicidal thoughts can be a response to feeling overwhelmed and distressed. It can be a scary and lonely time but remember that support is available. Read on for a list of things that some people have found helpful when feeling overwhelmed.

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Worried about someone  

How to talk to somebody about suicide

If you are concerned that someone you know may be thinking about suicide, you may feel overwhelmed and not know how to start the conversation. Find out how to talk to someone about suicide so you can support the person you care about.

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Lost someone to suicide 

Looking after yourself after a bereavement

There’s no right or wrong way to grieve, and healing happens at your own pace. Here we offer some information on caring for yourself after a bereavement. 

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Need to talk to someone?

Suicide Call Back Service offers free professional 24/7 telephone counselling support to people at risk of suicide, concerned about someone at risk, bereaved by suicide and people experiencing emotional or mental health issues.

Call 1300 659 467

Online Chat & Video Counselling

Suicide Call Back Service offers free professional 24/7 online counselling support to people at risk of suicide, concerned about someone at risk, bereaved by suicide and people experiencing emotional or mental health issues.

How to access online counselling

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What to do in an emergency

If someone’s life is in danger or there is an immediate risk of harm, call emergency services on 000.

Suicide Call Back Service has advice on what to do if you are with a person at risk, if the person at risk has called you, or you need the poisons information hotline.

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Learn about suicide warning signs

A person who is thinking about suicide may give clues or signs to those around them that indicate they are distressed. These are often referred to as suicide warning signs. It’s important to take all warning signs seriously. 

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Learn about suicide warning signs

A person who is thinking about suicide may give clues or signs to those around them that indicate they are distressed. These are often referred to as suicide warning signs. It’s important to take all warning signs seriously. 

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Making a safety plan

A suicide safety plan can help to keep you safe when you are low and feeling suicidal. Your safety plan will remind you of reasons to live and connect you with the people and services who can help during tough times.

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Grief, loss and 'Sorry Business'

Grief is an emotional response to loss, which might include the death of a loved one, loss of health, ending of a relationship, loss of a job, or a loss of cultural connection, such as moving off country. It is important to acknowledge and express those feelings without judgement.

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Symptoms and causes of anxiety

Anxiety is more than the worry or nerves you feel before a stressful event. When those anxious feelings stick around, it can start to affect everyday life. Here we look at the symptoms and causes of anxiety.

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Symptoms and causes of anxiety

Anxiety is more than the worry or nerves you feel before a stressful event. When those anxious feelings stick around, it can start to affect everyday life. Here we look at the symptoms and causes of anxiety.

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Information for Health Professionals

Understand how our counselling services work and access support materials for clients at risk.

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