Clinical Suicide Prevention Service

Priority access to services for people who have attempted suicide or have suicidal ideation of low to medium risk

NOTE: This service is NOT designed for people at high or immediate risk of suicide. These people should go to their nearest emergency department.
 

Eligibility: Continued suicidal ideation (low to medium risk only) after discharge from acute services; presenting at a GP clinic after a suicide attempt or presenting to a GP with suicidal ideation.

Services available: Psychological therapies delivered by mental health professionals (maximum 10 hours over two months).

Referral pathways: GP and Local Health District acute mental health services via central intake.

Referral forms for this service can be found under Health Professionals > Practice Support > Forms and Templates. 

GPs can access the services through the Mental Health Central Intake number, and fax.
 

South Western Sydney PHN Mental Health Central Intake:

Enquiries: 1300 797 746 (1300 SWS PHN)

All referrals fax to: 4623 1796

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Clinical Suicide Prevention Service

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