If you need immediate assistance call 000
We are creating pathways to support for LGBTIQ+, Sistergirl and Brotherboy people at risk of suicide. This website is part of the Talking Heals campaign, connecting you to specialist LGBTIQ+ services in the greater Brisbane area and providing advice and support to LGBTIQ+ people and Sistergirls and Brotherboys.
This campaign has been developed in response to the increased rates of suicide and self harm amongst LGBTIQ+, Sistergirl and Brotherboy people.
Are you...
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a person who has lost someone to suicide or need support for yourself or someone you know impacted by suicide?
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an LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl, Brotherboy people 12 and over who live, work, or are active in or a client of an LGBTIQ+ network in Brisbane North PHN area?
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having thoughts of suicide and/ or self-harming?
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a person who has previously made a suicide attempt?
We can offer you or someone you care about...
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free counselling by a specialist LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl Brotherboy psychologist (face to face, over the phone, or via Skype)
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free casework (face to face, over the phone, or via Skype) to support you to work on the practical things that might be getting in the way of your health and wellbeing- including help applying for Centrelink, finding stable accommodation, social connection, and much more
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specialist services appropriate for young people (12+), adults, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
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help regardless of medicare status, no GP referral needed, not limited to 10 sessions
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the help you need to work on what’s happening right now, and then support you to connect with a range of LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl Brotherboy services, supports and community organisations who can offer ongoing assistance and social connection
How can you get help in the trial...
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you can refer yourself- there are many organisations offering services for the trail that meet specific needs within the LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl Brotherboy communities, check our PARTNERS page to choose an organisation that can help you
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your doctor or another health professional can refer you to the organisation that best suits your needs
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you may already be engaged with a partner organisation but they might not be the best fit and they can refer you to the organisation that best suits your needs for example: QuAC, Open Doors, Centre For Human Potential, Diverse Voices, Indigilez, gar'bun'djee'lum, Y2K, Wendybird, Roses in the Ocean, BrookRED, or True Relationships
For Immediate Support:
If you are in an emergency, or at immediate risk of harm to yourself or
others, please contact emergency services on
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Call 000 or 112 (mobile)
Otherwise
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Qlife (3:00pm- 12:00 midnight)
1800 184 527
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Lifeline (24/7)
13 11 14
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Suicide Call Back Service (24/7)
1300 659 467
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Kids Helpline (24/7)
1800 55 1800
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MensLine Australia (24/7)
1300 78 99 78
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Children's Acute Response Team (24/7)
(07) 3068 2555
