If you need urgent help - Crisis support options
If you're seriously injured or at risk of harming yourself right now, call Triple Zero (000) for an ambulance.
For free, confidential 24/7 counselling call or chat online to Lifeline or Suicide Call Back Service.
No problem is too big or small.
How do I use the Beyond Now web app?
Work through the 7 steps one-by-one. You can do all of them or just the steps that are most important to you.
Once you've finished your plan you can print it or email a copy to yourself, your GP, mental health professional or trusted supporters.
It can feel like a big task to set up a safety plan. You might want to tackle it with the help of a person you trust. If it feels too hard, stop, have a break and come back to it later.
What is suicide safety planning?
There are 7 steps to creating your personal safety plan.
They include:
✔ know your warning signs, so you can act early
✔ make your environment safe by removing harmful items
✔ distract yourself with activities you can do or people you can be with
✔ remember things that make you feel strong.
Get started with your plan so that you can use it the next time you're feeling unsafe.
To learn more about suicide safety planning visit Beyond Now - suicide safety planning.
Ready to create your safety plan?
Related information
- Information for health professionals
- Information for family and friends
- What to do if you are feeling suicidal
About this service
- Short-term support for people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping or staying safe
- confidential one-to-one support with a trained Lifeline telephone crisis supporter
What we do during the call
- Listen without judgment
- Provide a safe space to discuss your needs, worries or concerns
- Work with you to explore options for support
About this service
- Short-term support for people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping or staying safe
- confidential one-to-one support with a trained Lifeline telephone crisis supporter
What we do during the call
- Listen without judgment
- Provide a safe space to discuss your needs, worries or concerns
- Work with you to explore options for support
About this service
- Short-term support for people who are feeling overwhelmed and having difficulty coping or staying safe
- Real-time using ‘chat’ technology
- Confidential one-to-one support with a trained Lifeline Online Crisis Supporter
If you lose your internet connection, please reconnect with our service
What we do
- Listen without judgment
- Provide a safe space to discuss your needs, worries or concerns
About this service
- Short-term support for people who are feeling overwhelmed and having difficulty coping or staying safe
- Real-time using ‘chat’ technology
- Confidential one-to-one support with a trained Lifeline Online Crisis Supporter
If you lose your internet connection, please reconnect with our service
What we do
- Listen without judgment
- Provide a safe space to discuss your needs, worries or concerns
What we do
- Listen without judgment
- Provide a safe space to discuss your needs, worries or concerns
- Work with you to explore options for support
Accessing the service
- Step 1: Text 0477 13 11 14
- Step 2: Complete the pre-survey questions. You can choose to remain anonymous or provide us with your name and email address.
- Step 3: read and accept the Terms and Conditions. By using this service you accept these terms.
- Step 4: You will be connected with a Crisis Supporter as soon as one is available.
What we do
- Listen without judgment
- Provide a safe space to discuss your needs, worries or concerns
- Work with you to explore options for support
Accessing the service
Our crisis text service is not currently online. You can find out more about the service, including hours of operation below.
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