25 February 2022
Lifeline Macarthur and Western Sydney have a number of suicide prevention programs available to people needing support.
These include:
- Aftercare program – offers phone-based crisis support for those over 18 who have survived a suicide attempt or are at heightened risk of suicide. Contact Anne Rogers on 4645 7212 or rogersa@lifelinemacarthur.org.au.
- Eclipse Support Group – support group for survivors of a suicide attempt or those who are at heightened risk of suicide. The group is an eight-week closed group running face-to-face or online and provides psychoeducation around suicidal thoughts and safety planning, triggers, and resilience. For referrals and intake contact Jenny Holmes on 4645 7216 or holmesj@lifelinemacarthur.org.au.
- Suicide Bereavement Support Groups – an eight-week closed group or monthly open group, which gives those who have lost a loved one to suicide the opportunity to share thoughts and feelings around their loved one’s suicide. Topics discussed include guilt, shame and the ‘why’ questions that can arise. Groups are delivered face-to-face or online. Contact Jenny Holmes on 4645 7216 or holmesj@lifelinemacarthur.org.au.
For more information on these programs, visit www.Lifelinemacarthur.org.au.