If you, or someone with you, is in immediate danger please call 111
Welcome to the Lifeline Aotearoa 'Start the Conversation' page. Here you will find conversation starters you can use if you're concerned someone you know may be thinking of suicide. The 'Start the Conversation' adverts on this page are aimed at encouraging people to talk about suicide safely and to communicate their feelings with loved ones. Behind the five 'Start the Conversation' adverts is New Zealand's first Suicide Prevention Line 0508 TAUTOKO (0508 82 88 65). 0508 TAUTOKO provides support, information and resources to people at risk of suicide, family / whanau, friends affected by suicide and people supporting someone with suicidal thoughts and/or suicidal behaviours. 0508 TAUTOKO will be active from the 6th September 2011 from 8pm-Midnight, 7 days a week. As part of our commitment to the community Lifeline Aotearoa also offers Suicide Prevention and Suicide Awareness programmes across the country. | | There's a Suicide Prevention and Awareness programme for everyone, from one hour through to an intensive 2 day programme.
To request further information about any of Lifeline Aotearoa's Suicide Prevention Education Training, please click here, phone or email us.
(09) 909 8750
spe@lifeline.org.nz
| | | suicideTALK: (1 hour)
a 60-90 minute exploration in suicide awareness. It is intented for all members of the community aged 15 and up. Organised around the question "Should we talk about suicide?" it provides a structure in which session members can safely explore some of the most challenging attitudinal issues about suicide, and encourages every member to find a part that they can play in preventing suicide. | | | safeTALK: (3 hours)
safeTALK, about three hours in duration, is a training that prepares anyone over the age of 15 to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them with suicide first aid resources. Most people with thoughts of suicide invite help to stay safe. Alert helpers know how to use these opportunities to support that desire for safety. As a safeTALK trained suicide alert helper, you will be better able to:
- move beyond common tendencies to miss, dismiss or avoid suicide
- identify people who have thoughts of suicide
- apply the TALK steps (Tell, Ask, Listen and Keep safe) to connect a person with suicide thoughts to suicide first aid, intervention caregiver. | | | ASIST - Bicultural Adaptation Programme (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training): (2 days) The ASIST workshop is for those who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to identify and prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Over one million people have participated in this two-day, highly interactive, practical, practice-oriented workshop worldwide. The ASIST workshop has been through a rigorous bicultural adaptation phase to enable delivery in a cultural setting with Maori facilitators. We also have a pasefika facilitator available for cross-cultural pasefika training.
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| Suicide. It Affects Us All. | "Start the Conversation Today -
Me tīmata te kōrero i tēnei rā” |
TIPS ON HOW TO - "Start the Conversation Today - Me tīmata te kōrero i tēnei rā" | | CHECK INIf you're concerned about someone and concerned they might be thinking about suicide, Check In with them.
Often people thinking of suicide give out lots of signals that they are not okay.
One of the best things we can do is ask how they are and be prepared to listen.
Here are some ways you can ask:
Q) Mate, I get the feeling something's on your mind. Are you OK?
Q) You don't really seem like your old self and I'm concerned. What's going on with you?
Q) I'm really concerned about you. Can you tell me what's going on for you?
Q) I want you to know you're not alone. I'm here for you. Can you talk about what's going on for you?
Get them talking, connect with them, listen to them. If you have concerns that they may be thinking of suicide then ask them directly.
Q) Mate, sometimes when people go through tough times they can think about ending their lives. Is this how you're feeling? Are you thinking about suicide?
| | LISTEN WITHOUT JUDGEMENTWhen someone tells you they feel suicidal, or feel like "ending it all" - LISTEN WITHOUT JUDGEMENT. Often having someone to talk to can help keep someone safe.
If someone tells you they have attempted suicide in the past and/or they have been in contact with a mental health professional then their risk of suicide is increased.
Please seek help from a professional in your area. | |
TAKE THEM SERIOUSLY
When someone tells you they feel suicidal, or feel like "ending it all" - TAKE THEM SERIOUSLY.
Every attempt to reach out for help is an opportunity to help keep someone safe.
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ASK IF THEY HAVE A PLAN
When someone tells you they feel suicidal, or feel like ending it all - DO THEY HAVE A PLAN?
If someone has a plan then you may need some help to keep them safe.
Connecting in with a professional or someone who knows suicide first aid is the best thing to do.
| | CONNECT IN WITH PROFESSIONALS
When someone tells you they feel suicidal, or feel like 'ending it all", and/or they have a plan - CONNECT IN WITH PROFESSIONALS.
Unless you are trained in suicide first aid it is best to connect in with someone with the tools to help keep them safe. | | a) If this is an emergency situation where you or someone else is at risk of harm, dial 111.
If you feel you or someone else is in a mental health crisis, contact your nearest CRISIS SUPPORT TEAM. Please click here.
b) Call the Crisis and Suicide Support Line toll-free on 0508 TAUTOKO (0508 82 88 65) - our lines are open from 8pm - midnight, 7 days per week and you can talk to a specially trained suicide intervention helpline operator.
c) Call the National Depression Helpline toll-free on 0800 111 757 - our lines are open from 8am - midnight, 7 days per week and you can talk to a specially trained helpline operator.
You can visit the websites www.depression.org.nz for more info, tools and ways to get in touch, and www.thelowdown.co.nz for options for you people.
d) Outside these hours, call the 24/7 Lifeline New Zealand helpline on 0800 543 354.
d) Visit your GP or health professional to talk about your mental health concerns, and discuss the options available.
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FURTHER RESOURCES & LINKS 
| CLICK HERE District Health Board Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team |  | Mental Health Foundation - SPINZ SPINZ, or Suicide Prevention Information New Zealand, is a non government, national information service providing high quality information and resources to promote safe and effective suicide prevention activities.
SPINZ is part of the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand and has staff based in Auckland and Wellington.
Since 1999, we have been contracted by the Ministry of Health to support best-practice suicide prevention, through the provision of evidence-based information.
For suicide prevention video's presented by Judy Bailey please Click here.
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| He Oranga PounamuHe Oranga Pounamu - If you are from the South Island and would like more information about Suicide Prevention please contact Kia Piki o te Ora.
Kia Piki o te Ora is a Ministry of Health all-age suicide prevention project for the strengthening of Maaori wellbeing. He Oranga Pounamu previously managed this project as Kia Piki te Ora o te Taitamariki, which had a Maaori youth focus.
There is now a change in focus, to also include Maaori adults. Andre Konia is the project manager for Kia Piki o Te Ora in the South Island. The Project Manager's role has been instrumental in assisting community groups to organised well-being programmes and events, such as: kapahaka, marae noho and taiaha wananga.
Click here to find affiliated Mental Health Providers.
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| The LowdownThe Lowdown is a FREE text and email support and information service for young people aged between 14-24 years who may be experiencing symptoms of depression. You can contact The Lowdown by FREE texting 5626 or emailing team@thelowdown.co.nz
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| YouthlineYouthline is a counselling support service for youth aged 12years to 26 years.
Call 0800 37 66 33 or FREE text 234 or email /MSN talk@youthline.co.nz
| | Like Minds, Like MineLike Minds, Like Mine is a public eduaction programme aimed at reducing the stigma and discrimination faced by people with experience of mental illness.
The programme is funded by the Ministry of Health and guided by the Like Minds National Plan. For more information and to go through to the Like Minds, Like Mine website click here.
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| Te Runanga o Ngati Pikiao Trust - RotoruaKia Piki Te Ora is a Maori suicide prevention service situated in the Te Runanga o Ngati Pikiao Trust’s office on Fenton St in Rotorua.
The group is a link between the health services, families and support groups.
For more information contact Michael Naera on (07) 348 5384 or click here to go to the website. |
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