Peer support for those bereaved by suicide

Active
Duration:

Ongoing

Funding Amount:

This activity was part of the Macedon Ranges Place-Based Suicide Prevention Trials

Locations

Macedon Ranges

Melbourne Macedon Ranges Yarra Moonee Valley Darebin Maribyrnong Hobsons Bay Wyndham Brimbank Moorabool Melton Hume Merri-bek

Overview

This program was identified for investment by the place-based governance group to support those who have been bereaved by suicide and aims to link them with others.

A monthly  community support groups met at a local venue to discuss the complexities of suicide and its associated grief. The night is conducted by a trained volunteer with lived experience of suicide bereavement. People are free to come and go as they need throughout the night.

This activity was part of the Macedon Ranges Place-Based Suicide Prevention Trials.

Outcomes

Outcomes of the project include:

  • Creation and implementation of community peer support networks.
  • The program received good uptake from community members.
  • Sustainable, low cost implementation.
  • The project is referrable and can be easily replicated in other catchment areas.