Deniliquin Mental Health Awareness Group (Deni MHAG) will be hosting an event on Tuesday 10th September 2024, in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day. This event aims to promote stigma reduction, encourage help seeking, and honour the memories of those lost to suicide, those who have survived suicide attempts, and those who bear the weight of grief.
The activity on 10 September 2024 in Deniliquin will take place from 12pm -2pm at the BBQ area in Waring Gardens.
All of community is invited to participate in a short 30-minute walk, leaving from the BBQ area in Waring Gardens at 12.30 with a walk through the gardens, along the river walk, through Sanctuary Island and returning past Harry Pepper to pick up a coffee; then returning to the BBQ area for a light free lunch.
Those who are not up for a walk but want to be involved, participate or show their support can simply drop by any time between 12pm and 2 pm at the BBQ area in Waring Gardens to join in a light lunch and a chat. A wide range of free resources will also be available for community.
“Suicide has a devastating impact on families, friends and whole communities. We can all play a role in reducing risk of suicide, and one of the things we can do is to make sure we know how and where to find help for someone who might be at risk”, Alison Thorne, president of Deni MHAG says.
“Playing a role in reducing risk of suicide also requires input and action from the community, and we are inviting anyone wanting to engage in conversation about this to drop by for a chat and share their ideas”.
Deni MHAG would like to remind community of their webpage. This webpage has some excellent information about how to help someone who is experiencing high levels of mental distress or feeling suicidal . The following actions can be taken:
· If a life is in danger, call 000 straight away.
· Go to your closest emergency department (provided the person is safe to put in a vehicle, and you are safe driving them)
· Call Accessline 1800 800 944.
https://www.denimentalhealth.org.au/urgent also has information about other 24/7 support services and information on three steps to take if you are worried about someone.
Wellways offers the Way Back Support Service for individuals and families following a Suicide attempt; as well as well as bereavement support following a suicide. To find out more about these services https://www.wellways.org/service-category/suicide-prevention-and-recovery/
This event will be supported by Deniliquin Mental Health Drug and Alcohol team as well as Wellways. This activity is supported by firsthealth Limited and Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network Community Grants through the Australian Government’s PHN program.
If you or anyone else need support, please call Accessline on 1800 800 944 or Lifeline on 13 11 44 or visit https://www.denimentalhealth.org.au/urgent for pathways to help.
Deni MHAG is a local not -for- profit organisation and charity run by volunteers to signpost the way to help, reduce stigma, increase mental health literacy and improve the mental health and wellbeing of our community.
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