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Friday, 31 August 2007

KEEPING YOURSELF OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW SAFE
WHAT YOU CAN DO

If you believe there is any chance that you may be going to harm yourself in any way or know someone that may be going to harm themselves, please seek help immediately!

1. Ring LIFELINE: 13 11 14 or another emergency counselling service immediately

2. Get a friend, family member or neighbour to be with you

3. Ring your doctor or other healthcare professional

4. Ring an ambulance

5. Get yourself to your nearest hospital (if you are unable to drive yourself, call an ambulance, taxi or friend or neighbour to help you)

SUICIDE HELPLINE 1300 651 251
(Victorian Service Only)

To find Emergency and Crisis Support Resources in your area click on the state you are located in below.

Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Northern Territory

Queensland

South Australia

Tasmania

Victoria

Western Australia

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 30 October 2007 )

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