StandBy is a national service that provides free and practical support to anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide, at any stage in their life. Established in 2002 to meet the need for a coordinated community response to suicide, StandBy is Australia’s leading suicide postvention program. Jesuit Social Services delivers this service in Victoria in North Western, South Eastern, and Eastern Melbourne, and Gippsland.
Given the intensity of being bereaved or impacted by suicide, it can be helpful to speak with someone who has expertise and who understands.
StandBy offers coordinated, evidence-based support and resources for individuals and communities. Support is tailored to each person’s unique circumstance and available for up to two years.
We provide support for individuals. Our support for individuals includes:
We provide support for communities. Our support for communities (e.g. families, community groups, schools, workplaces) includes:
For more information about StandBy Support After Suicide
Visit the StandyBy website.
The StandBy program is focused on supporting anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide at any stage in their life, including:
Jesuit Social Services delivers services in Victoria in North Western, South Eastern, Eastern Melbourne, and Gippsland, however the program is also available nationwide and delivered by other organisations throughout Australia. Support is free and can be arranged and a time and place that suits each person.
The program available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing free face-to face and/or telephone support at a time and place that is best for each person.
To access support please call 1300 727 247.
To enquire about workshops, community postvention planning or event support contact the site coordinator on the regional email address below:
North Western Melbourne/South Eastern Melbourne:
standby.nw&se.melbourne@jss.org.au
Eastern Melbourne/Gippsland:
standby.easternmelb&gippsland@jss.org.au
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