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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

Head to Health
 

Find mental health services right for you

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

Find Support

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.

Networking Event
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Young Doctor

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.

Health Proffessionals

UPCOMING EVENTS

Find upcoming community, school and local events across rural and remote NSW.

Events
PROGRAM PARTNERS
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This National Suicide Prevention Program is a federally funded program managed by the Healthy Communities Foundation Australia.

Contact us:  suicideprevention@rarms.org.au

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©2022 by Healthy Communities Foundation Australia (formerly Rural and Remote Medical Services)

ABN: 29 097 201 020 CFN:25452

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