Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Strategy
If you or someone you know is experiencing distress, seek help and support from:
- A Tasmanian Lifeline (1800 984 434)
- Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467)
- Lifeline (13 11 14), or
- access the Lifeline crisis chat service
In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
About the project
The Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Strategy 2023-2027 sets out the vision and priorities for preventing suicide in Tasmania for the next five years. This is the third suicide prevention strategy and aligns with the national policy agenda and our broader work under Rethink 2020, Tasmania’s strategic mental health plan.
Importantly, this is the first suicide prevention strategy to include a foreword and statements from people with lived experience. We have drawn on the Tasmanian community experience and expertise to develop a strategy that is relevant and meets community needs and expectations.
The Department has released the Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Strategy Implementation Plan One: January 2023 – June 2024. This is the first implementation plan supporting the strategy and outlines strategic priorities and actions to reduce suicide and suicide attempts and improve the wellbeing of all Tasmanians. A further two plans will be developed and released at a future date.
Resources
Support services
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Service |
Focus |
Availability |
Contact |
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A Tasmanian Lifeline |
Tasmanian phone counselling service for people experiencing psychological distress |
8 am to 8 pm, seven days a week |
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Lifeline |
National phone crisis counselling service and online counselling for people experiencing emotional distress |
24/7 |
13 11 14 |
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StandBy Support Service |
Tasmanian phone suicide postvention counselling service |
24/7 |
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Suicide Call Back Service |
National phone counselling service for people at risk of suicide, concerned about someone at risk, bereaved by suicide, or experiencing emotional or mental health issues |
24/7 |
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MensLine Australia |
National phone support and online counselling for men |
24/7 |
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13YARN |
National phone support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people |
24/7 |
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QLife |
National phone and webchat, LGBTI peer support for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings, or relationships |
3pm to 12am, seven days a week |
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Open Arms – Veterans and Families Counselling |
National face-to-face, telephone, and online counselling service for people that have served in the Australian Defence Force and their families |
24/7 |
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Kids Helpline |
Phone support and online counselling for young people aged 5 to 25 |
24/7 |
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Beyond Blue |
Phone support and online chat service and links to local services |
24/7 |
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Access Mental Health |
Tasmanian phone service for people seeking mental health advice, triage, and referral |
9am to 10pm, seven days a week |
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headspace |
National online counselling service for young people |
24/7 |
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Mental Health Families and Friends Tasmania |
Tasmanian phone support for families and friends supporting someone with their mental ill health, including someone impacted by suicide |
9am to 5pm, weekdays |
