Free psychological therapies for people having thoughts of suicide, or who have attempted suicide
Health professionals can refer clients at low to medium risk of suicide to the Clinical Suicide Prevention Service for urgent support who have recently attempted suicide or have persistent suicidal thoughts.
The Clinical Suicide Prevention Service provides free psychological therapies for people having thoughts of suicide, or who have attempted suicide in South Western Sydney.
Individuals may be referred to the clinical suicide prevention service if they are at low to medium risk of suicide, and meet the following criteria:
- People recently discharged to a GP or eligible referrer following a suicide attempt and emergency department visit.
- Individuals who have visited a GP or eligible referrer after a recent suicide attempt.
- People experiencing strong suicidal ideation
A Mental Health Treatment Plan is not required to access this service.
*This service is NOT designed for people at high or immediate risk of suicide. People at imminent risk should immediately visit their nearest emergency department or call 000.
How to access the Clinical Suicide Prevention Service?
Clients are eligible to receive up to 10 hours of psychological therapy for up to two months as clinically required. Referrals to the program require the SWSPHN Clinical Suicide Prevention Service risk assessment and can be made through One Door administration officers, via GPs, Emergency Departments, Local Health District Mental Health Teams, including the Community Mental Health Emergency Team (CoMHET), or other PHN-approved referrers.
Email
healthcare@onedoor.org.au
Phone
02 9199 6143
Need urgent assistance?
If you, or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, talking about self-harm, or is noticeably in serious distress, call triple (000). Alternatively contact the NSW Mental Health Access Line on
1800 011 511.