StandBy – Support After Suicide

Suicide can impact people in very different ways. Losing someone to suicide can be overwhelming and confusing and can present a wide range of emotions.

You can phone our StandBy:

Support After Suicide program 24/7 on 0400 183 490.

Lifeline Tasmania’s StandBy Program supports anyone who has been impacted by suicide at any stage in their life, including:

  • Individuals, families and friends;
  • Witnesses;
  • Schools, workplaces and community groups; and
  • Frontline responders and service providers.

Who this service is for

StandBy supports anyone who has been impacted by suicide including:

  • Individuals, families, friends and witnesses
  • Schools and workplaces
  • First responders, service providers and community groups.

Cost

FREE Service

Opening Hours

24/7

How this service is delivered

  • Call or visit us online

    24 hour StandBy Response Service: 0400 183 490

    General Enquiries: (03) 6282 1532

  • We'll come to you (outreach)

    StandBy support workers can visit you in your home or another convenient location anywhere in Tasmania.

Updated: 05/09/2024

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