Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Strategy Project
Have your say on suicide prevention in Tasmania
Survey closes Monday 11 July 2022
Visit Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Strategy Community Survey
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 Department of Health, Tasmania is developing the next Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Strategy on behalf of the Tasmanian Government. The strategy, which will be the third of its kind, will set the vision and priorities for preventing suicide in our State for the next five years.
While we are learning more about suicide in Tasmania and making important progress, it remains an issue in our State and the impact is profound. Each life lost to suicide is a tragedy felt deeply by individuals, families, friends, and communities.
The third strategy will align with the national policy agenda and our broader work under Rethink 2020, Tasmania’s strategic mental health plan, while being guided by the lived experience and professional expertise of the Tasmanian community.
There will be a range of opportunities to contribute your views to this project throughout the year. Contact mhadd@health.tas.gov.au to join the project mailing list.
Project updates and milestones
The Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Strategy Community Survey was launched on 17 June 2022 to learn more about the views and experiences of the Tasmanian community. The survey provides an opportunity for all people living in Tasmania to have a say and help shape a five-year vision for preventing suicide in our State.
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 |
