Carers Supporting Men: Suicide Prevention Group

Supporting men at risk of suicide can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our Carers Support Program offers family members, friends, and loved ones the tools and support they need. Join our in-person group sessions to connect with others and learn strategies to manage your own self-care while supporting your family member or friend.

What You’ll Gain:

Learn how to be there for a man who might be thinking about suicide or experiencing periods of suicidal distress

Explore ways to look after yourself while supporting others

Access information on local services and how to connect with them.

Discover how to talk and work with your friend or family member to help keep them safe

How does it work?

The program combines both group and individual support facilitated by our Family Clinician and Peer Workers. Three group sessions (2 hours each) are delivered over 5 weeks.

Between group sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to speak individually with a peer worker and family clinician over the phone or by video. This will give you the opportunity to ask any further questions.

You will also be able to reach out for two support calls, within two months following the conclusion of the groups.

Who can access the Suicide Prevention Carer Support Program?
Carers, family members and friends that are supporting a man at risk of suicide in the Nepean Blue Mountains.

Location: St Mary’s

Duration: 3 group sessions over 5 weeks

Dates:

Friday 15 November 2024 – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Friday 22 November 2024 – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Friday 13 December 2024 – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Is there a cost?

Our Carer Support Program is delivered with no cost to participants.

How to refer to the Carer Support Program
You can sign up for the program on your own or be referred by a service. Simply complete our referral form below and email it to the Carer Support Program Team.

Contact Us:

This activity is funded by the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN) as part of the Australian Government’s suicide prevention initiatives. Wentworth Healthcare is the provider of NBMPHN.