Suicide intervention
Suicide and suicidal behaviour touches the lives of many people in our community, but there are ways we can all intervene.
For immediate help when life may be in danger, call 000.
Suicide awareness
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Getting help for yourself
If you are feeling down and hopeless it can be really hard to ask for help. Help and support are available. -
Getting help for someone else
What to do when you are worried about someone you care about, a partner, friend or family member.
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Signals and risk factors
There are observable warning signs of a suicidal crisis needing immediate attention and other situations where help is needed. -
Suicide awareness FAQThere are a lot of myths and inaccurate information about suicide. We provide answers to some common questions to help inform the community.
Suicide intervention workshops
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Suicide intervention and mental health literacy workshops
Open Arms offers free training opportunities to those seeking to help family, friends, co-workers or others in the veteran community.
Open Arms safety planner app
The Open Arms safety planner app Operation Life is designed to help those at risk deal with suicidal thoughts with the support of a clinician.