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How our counselling services work

SuicideLine Victoria provides free single session services to all callers and online counselling users without a referral. Free multi-session counselling services are available for eligible clients.

How to refer a client

SuicideLine Victoria is a free, professional phone and online counselling service for people at risk of suicide, concerned about someone else, or bereaved by suicide. Health professionals can refer a client or patient to SuicideLine Victoria for multi-session counselling. To refer your client or patient, download, complete and email the PDF referral form.

Assessing for risk of suicide

Not all health professionals treat suicidal clients on a regular basis and therefore it can be challenging when a client presents with suicide risk. The management of a person at risk of suicide requires the assessment of risk, followed by appropriate interventions to minimise any risk.

Completing a risk assessment

Many tools used by health professionals to assess suicide risk rely heavily upon verbal information from patients, despite the majority of interpersonal communication being of a non-verbal nature. To facilitate a more thorough risk assessment, both verbal and non-verbal cues must be assessed.

Accessing support for clients at risk

Information on suicide prevention services for health professionals dealing with at risk clients in Melbourne & Victoria Australia.