What is The Way Back NSW
Eligibility and referrals
The service supports people aged 15 years and over following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis. To be eligible, a person must:
- be referred to the service after presenting to a hospital emergency department or community mental health service in an eligible local health district following a suicide attempt
OR
- be referred to the service after presenting to a hospital emergency department or community mental health service in an eligible local health district while in or following a suicidal crisis
AND
- be at imminent risk of suicide.
Referrals can be made through the hospitals’ The Way Back NSW Project Officers or treating clinicians.
Contact our service for more information.