On average 230 West Australians take their own lives each year - well above the average annual road toll of 191.
The State Government has allocated $13 million for the Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention to support 50 communities and 50 companies and organisations across WA to develop, run and own their own suicide prevention plans.
Fourteen community action plans are already under way including The Australian Veterinary Association, which developed a plan because the risk of suicide among vets is about four times that of the general population.
It is expected that each community will have its own idea about how best to help prevent suicide and develop community action plans. If your community wants further information, contact the Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention:
PEOPLE YOU CAN TALK TO
IN AN EMERGENCY
Poisons Information 13 11 26
Translating and Interpreting Service: 13 14 50
For non-crisis information:
Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention General enquiries Executive Officer
phone: (08) 9489 7717 fax: (08) 9489 7700
The State Government has allocated $13 million for the Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention to support 50 communities and 50 companies and organisations across WA to develop, run and own their own suicide prevention plans.
Fourteen community action plans are already under way including The Australian Veterinary Association, which developed a plan because the risk of suicide among vets is about four times that of the general population.
It is expected that each community will have its own idea about how best to help prevent suicide and develop community action plans. If your community wants further information, contact the Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention:
PEOPLE YOU CAN TALK TO
Family Helpline 9223 1100 or 1800 643 000
Lifeline: 131114
Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800
IN AN EMERGENCY
Crisis Care
(08) 9223 1111 or Freecall 1800 199 008
Mental Health Emergency Response Line:
1300 555 788, Rural 1800 552 002
Poisons Information 13 11 26
Or take the person to the Emergency Department of the nearest hospital
For non-crisis information: phone: (08) 9489 7717 fax: (08) 9489 7700
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Ph: +61 (08) 9923 9211; Fax: +61 (08) 9923 9222; Email: brian.ellis@mp.wa.gov.au
Ph: +61 (08) 9923 9211; Fax: +61 (08) 9923 9222; Email: brian.ellis@mp.wa.gov.au
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Funding for suicide prevention