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Practice for sale formHealth professionals can refer clients at low to medium risk of suicide to the Clinical Suicide Prevention Service for urgent support who have recently attempted suicide or have persistent suicidal thoughts.
The Clinical Suicide Prevention Service provides free psychological therapies for people having thoughts of suicide, or who have attempted suicide.
This service is NOT designed for people at high or immediate risk of suicide. People at imminent risk should immediately visit their nearest emergency department or call 000.
Individuals may be referred to the clinical suicide prevention service if they are at low to medium risk of suicide and:
- Have continued suicidal ideation after discharge from acute services
- Present at a GP clinic after a suicide attempt
- Present to a GP with persistent suicidal ideation.
A Mental Health Treatment Plan is not required to access this service.
How to access the Clinical Suicide Prevention Service for yourself
Discuss suitability for a referral to the Clinical Suicide Prevention Service with your GP or Local Health District mental health service.
If you, or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, talking about self-harm, or is noticeably in serious distress, call triple (000). Alternatively contact the NSW Mental Health Access Line on 1800 011 511.
Referrals by health professionals
GPs and other health professionals may make referrals to this service through SWSPHN’s Mental Health Central Intake.
Visit Referring Patients Through Central Intake for instructionsNSW Mental Health Access Line
NSW Mental Health Access Line
A state-wide helpline providing triage assessment and referral services, linking people to SWSLHD mental health services (24/7)
National Helplines 24/7
Lifeline Macarthur and Western Sydney
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services
Kids Helpline
Information and support for children and young people (5 - 25 years), via phone or online chat (24/7)
MensLine Australia
Counselling service for men with family and relationship concerns
Family Drug Support
Participants may receive up to 10 hours, over two months, of psychological support from a mental health professional.
Commissioned Service Provider
The Way Back is commissioned by South Western Sydney PHN and delivered by Grand Pacific Health.
LGAs serviced: Liverpool and Campbelltown Emergency Departments and SWSLHD mental health services.
Website: www.gph.org.au
Phone: 1800 329 160
Email: twbc@gph.org.au