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Suicide Prevention & Support
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide or may be at risk of self-harm, help is available. You do not have to face this alone.
For immediate danger or life-threatening situations
If danger is immediate, do not wait for a website response.
Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department.
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What to Do Right Now
Take these steps while you seek professional support.
If You Are Worried About Someone
Ask directly whether they are thinking about suicide. Listen calmly and without judgement.
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Take what they say seriously. Stay with them if it is safe to do so, and help reduce access to anything they could use for self-harm.
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Help them contact 14416 or a healthcare professional. If there is immediate danger, call 112 or seek emergency care.
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If You Are Having Thoughts of Suicide
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Tell someone you trust that you are having thoughts of suicide. Ask them to stay with you.
Move away from anything you could use to harm yourself, and ask someone to help make your surroundings safer.
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Call 14416 for mental-health support. If you may act on these thoughts or cannot stay safe, call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department.
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RECOGNISING THE SIGNS
Warning Signs That Need Attention
Warning signs can appear in what someone says, how they behave, or changes in their daily life. Some may be subtle, while others indicate immediate danger. Take any concern seriously, listen without judgement, and offer support.
Talking About Suicide or Death
Speaking about wanting to die, being a burden, or believing others would be better off without them. Take every such statement seriously.
Feeling Hopeless or Trapped
Expressing that life has no purpose, nothing will improve, or there is no way out of emotional pain or difficult circumstances.
Withdrawing From Others
Pulling away from family, friends, and usual activities; avoiding contact or becoming increasingly isolated.
Giving Away Valued Belongings
Unexpectedly giving away treasured possessions, making unusual arrangements, or saying goodbye in ways that cause concern.
Significant Behaviour Changes
Noticeable changes in sleep, mood, behaviour, substance use, or daily routines, especially when accompanied by distress.
Preparing to End Their Life
Searching for methods, obtaining means, or making plans to end their life. These signs require immediate action.
Do Not Wait for Every Warning Sign
A person may show only one warning sign, or none that others can easily recognise. If you are concerned, reach out, ask directly about suicide, listen without judgement, and help them connect with support. If someone may be in immediate danger, stay with them if it is safe to do so and seek urgent help.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Speak With Someone
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out to one of these dedicated support services.
Local Support in Washim
Civil Hospital / DMHP
For local referral services and medical support.
Not sure where to begin?
You can start with a call. You do not need to explain everything perfectly.
While You Wait for Support
These steps can help you stay safer in the next few minutes and hours.
Stay with someone
Move away from being alone. Reach out to a family member, friend or neighbour.
Make your surroundings safer
Remove or limit access to anything that could be used to harm yourself.
Talk about how you feel
Use simple words: “I am having thoughts of suicide and need support right now.”
Keep connected
Stay in touch with supportive people while arranging professional help.
Staying Safe After the Immediate Crisis
Recovery is possible. With the right support and follow-up care, many people feel better and go on to lead fulfilling lives.
Stay connected
Make a safety plan
Work with a trusted person or mental health professional to plan what to do if difficult feelings return.
Attend follow-up care
Keep in touch with a counsellor, doctor or local mental health service as recommended.
Continue to reach out to family and friends, and use the support services listed above.
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