What is suicide aftercare, and why is it so important?

Suicide aftercare offers compassionate, non-judgemental support for people and their loved ones following a suicide attempt or experiences of distress and/or suicidal crisis.  

Our aftercare support is tailored to the individual. It can include anything from building a personal wellbeing plan, to referrals to community-based services such as financial or relationship counselling. 

“Our support is person-centred, flexible, and focused on building strong, trusting relationships. The emphasis on meeting people where they are, offering consistent follow-up, and prioritising safety and hope makes the support feel accessible and meaningful.”

– Brooke Gibbs, Darwin Healing and Recovery Service.

“Our outreach model is designed to be flexible and accessible, whether that means meeting someone in a park, at a local café, library, or even near their school or community activities. This approach helps people feel they have a sense of control in a very unsafe and confusing time in their life.”

– Stacey Abbott, The Way Back NSW.

We work closely with people and local services to ensure ongoing support, because long-term wellbeing often needs community and connection – not just crisis response. 

“The collaborative work we do with local services and health professionals ensures people don’t feel left alone after crisis intervention. We also work with families, carers, and community networks ensures support is holistic and sustainable.” 

– Brooke Gibbs, Darwin Healing and Recovery Service.

We know that consistent, coordinated and compassionate support can be life changing. Today, we want to thank our dedicated staff for all the work they do in supporting people and holding hope during a challenging time in their lives.