NATIONAL RURAL & REMOTE
SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM
Support services, advice and education in rural and remote NSW.
THE PROGRAM
The National Rural and Remote Suicide Prevention Program (NRRSP) is a federally funded initiative which aims to educate young people and adults in the community, increase access to services, upskill local health professionals and empower local people to support each other.
FIND SUPPORT
If you or someone you know is struggling, there is support. Find a support services below, talk to your local GP or reach out to friends and family.
In an emergency call 000.
LifeLine
13 11 14
Anyone having a personal crisis
MensLine Australia
1300 78 99 78
Counselling and support service for men
Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636
Anyone feeling anxious or depressed
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467
Anyone thinking about suicide
13 YARN
13 92 76
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line
Open Arms
1800 011 046
Veterans and families counselling
Mental Health Line
13 11 14
24 hour help and advice
Full Stop Australia
1800 385 578
Support for sexual, domestic & family violence
BECOME AN ACCIDENTAL COUNSELLOR
An accidental counsellor is trained to safely and effectively support friends, family, colleagues, and strangers who are in distress or experiencing a crisis.
Free training in your area
The NRRSP will sponsor 3-day community workshops in Mental Health First Aid, Accidental Counsellor Training and SafeTalk. These workshops will be run by LifeLine and ACON across rural and remote NSW.
Accidental counsellors will also receive ongoing support and regular coffee catch-ups.
Find upcoming training sessions in your area.
SUPPORT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Upskill in mental health
If you are GP, nurse or health professional you can upskill with Mental Health Skills training through the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, Black Dog Institute and the Centre of Perinatal Excellence.
For more information on training in your area email suicideprevention@rarms.org.au.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Find upcoming community, school and local events across rural and remote NSW.
PROGRAM PARTNERS
This National Suicide Prevention Program is a federally funded program managed by the Healthy Communities Foundation Australia.
Contact us: suicideprevention@rarms.org.au
©2022 by Healthy Communities Foundation Australia (formerly Rural and Remote Medical Services)
ABN: 29 097 201 020 CFN:25452
