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The Way Back Support Service

The Way Back Support Service is a beyondblue initiative providing non-clinical care and practical support to individuals for three months following a suicide attempt. 

The Way Back provides encouragement and support, assists the uptake of hospital discharge plans and utilisation of safety plans, supports attendance at medical and allied health appointments, facilitates access to a range of community support services, and assists clients to connect with support networks. 
The referral pathway is integrated within the Calvary Mater Newcastle. Presentations to the Mater following a deliberate self-poisoning with suicidal intent have the opportunity to be part of the service. This is offered free of charge, in addition to any existing services.

Finding our way back

A resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples after a suicide attempt

Finding our way back

Finding your way back

Getting your life back on track after attempting suicide is not easy. It takes time to recover physically and emotionally. The information below should not be taken as medical advice but a starting point for working through some of the questions that can come up after a suicide attempt. It also offers ideas about what may assist you in regaining a sense of control.

Finding your way back

Guiding their way back

Having someone you care about attempt suicide can be an incredibly traumatic experience. You might respond with anger, fear or sadness. You might also find yourself asking questions; many of them beginning with 'why'. It is natural to have many different feelings, thoughts and concerns and to not know what to do or say. This resource is a starting point for working through some of the questions that can come up after a suicide attempt.

Guiding their way back
Learn more at www.beyondblue.org.au

About

Audiences
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Adults
  • Older persons
  • Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people
  • Community
  • LGBTI People
  • Lived experience
  • Men
  • Women
  • People with a disability(s)
  • People with an increased risk of suicide
  • People who have attempted suicide
  • People bereaved by suicide
  • People experiencing mental illness
  • Regional and remote communities
  • Veteran
Location
  • New South Wales
Program by

Hunter Primary Care

More Information

(02) 4925 2259

hunterprimarycare.com.au

Street Address

Hunter Primary Care
123 King St
Newcastle , NSW 2300
Australia

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