Step-by-step guidance to detect and respond to suicide risk in others with confidence

Your support could save a life.

About the suicide response project

The SRP was created by researchers, academics, and psychologists together with autistic and LGBTIQA+ people who have lived through suicidal thoughts, their families, and those who have supported or lost someone to suicide.

The SRP is here to guide you. Through its 8 Step Response, you’ll find clear, research-based information and simple, practical tips you can follow step by step. Each stage is designed to build your confidence and equip you to support the people in your life who may be struggling.

In an emergency always call 000

For support call

Lifeline: 13 11 14

  Autism connect: 1300 308 699

  QLife: 1800 184 527

helplines

You and others don’t need to wait for an emergency to call. These services are there to listen.

Lifeline

24-hour national telephone crisis counselling service and online counselling.

13 11 14.

https://www.lifeline.org.au

Kids Helpline

Free confidential 24-hour telephone and online counselling for young people between 5 and 18.

1800 55 1800.

https://www.kidshelp.com.au

Suicide Call Back Service

24-hour national telephone counselling service to people 18 years and over and online services.

1300 659 467

https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

Beyondblue

24-hour telephone support and links to local services.

1300 22 4636.

https://www.beyondblue.org.au

e-headspace

Telephone counselling for young people 12-25 years.

1800 650 890.

https://www.eheadspace.org.au

Mensline

24/7 support for men regarding mental health, family violence, parenting, relationship support

1300 78 99 78

https://www.mensline.org.au

Parentline

Support for parents 8am-10pm, 7 days/week in QLD and NT

1300 30 1300

https://www.parentline.com.au

We acknowledge and remember all persons lost to us because of suicide as well as the people left behind. We acknowledge the enduring suffering suicide brings and the complex emotions and experiences of all people who have contemplated suicide. We acknowledge that those with lived experience can provide hope, resilience, and support to those at risk.