If you are thinking about suicide, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. If your life is in immediate danger, call 000.
Life can sometimes be overwhelming. Times of isolation, lockdown, drought and other challenges can cause people to experience distress, including anxiety and depression. In times like these, it's important to know that you're not alone.
With a little help, you can employ tools and strategies to work through tough times and build stronger mental health and wellbeing – making you, your family and your business more resilient.
On this page, we’ve provided a range of services available to help strengthen your mental wellbeing.
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
- Kids Help Line: 1800 551 800
- MensLine Phone and Online Counselling: 1300 789 978
- I Farm Well
- Farmer Health
- Rural Aid
- Rural Health Connect
- Headspace
- Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health
- Regional Men's Health Initiative
- Relationships Australia
Suicide Prevention Action Plan
Suicide is a far-reaching issue that can have long-lasting effects on individuals, families, and communities. A multitude of complex factors can contribute to someone’s distress but with the right support many deaths by suicide are preventable. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA) is committed to playing our part in the prevention of suicide and supporting South Australians impacted by suicide. The primary industries, regional communities and our staff who support them experience some complex and multi-faceted factors that have the potential to contribute to distress such as:
- Economic pressures
- Social isolation and remote working conditions
- Roles that involve first responder responsibilities (whether in their work role or in community roles)
- Psychosocial risk factors such as emotionally demanding work
- Global events and geopolitical tensions that can cause trade disruptions and market fluctuations.
- Climatic conditions and adverse events (droughts, bushfires, floods, frost, hail, pests, and disease outbreaks)
PIRSA's Family and Business (FaB) Mentors are available to help primary producers navigate challenging times.
This is a free service in South Australia, identifying assistance specific to your situation.
https://www.pir.sa.gov.au/emergencies_and_recovery/funding_and_support/fabm