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SUICIDE, GRIEF
& SUPPORT
We want New Zealanders to know what puts
people at risk of suicide, what warning signs
we can all look out for, how to get help for
ourselves or someone else and what we can
do to prevent people from becoming
suicidal. We want our families, whānau and
community to feel empowered to care for
their loved ones when they need support.
HELPING A MATE OUT
If you think someone may be suicidal, ask
them. It could save their life.
• Asking about suicide will not put the
thought in their head.
• Ask them directly about their thoughts of
suicide and what they are planning. If they
have a specific plan, they need help right
away.
• Ask them if they would like to talk about
what’s going on for them with you or
someone else. They might not want to open
up straight away, but letting them know
you are there for them is a big help.
• Listen and don’t judge. Take them
seriously and let them know you care.
• Help them to find and access the support
they need from people they trust: friends,
family, kaumātua, religious, community or
cultural leaders, or professionals.
• Don't leave them alone – make sure
someone stays with them until they get help.
• Support them to access professional help,
like a doctor or counsellor, as soon as
possible. Offer to help them make an
appointment, and go with them if you can.
• If they don't get the help they need the first
time, keep trying. Ask them if they would
like your help explaining what they need to a
professional.
SUPPORT INFORMATION
MENTALHEALTH.ORG.NZ
STAROS Affected by Suicide Support
Trust provides information and support
for those bereaved by suicide within
New Zealand. Losing a loved one to
suicide changes your life
forever and supporting each other helps
us to manage the impact suicide has on
our lives.
• Need to talk? Free call or text
1737 any time for support from
a trained counsellor
• Lifeline 0800 543 354 or 09
522 2999 or free text 4357
(HELP)
• Suicide Prevention Helpline
0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOK0)
• Youthline 0800 376 633 or
free text 234
• Samaritans 0800 726 666.
