Samaritans WA
Youth Suicide Sanctuary In partnership with Ruah Community Services and Telethon Kids Institute, the Samaritans WA will be building WA’s first short term (4nights, 5 days stay) residential service for young people (aged 16-24) experiencing suicidal thoughts. This service will be staffed and supported by Clinical Team Lead, Support Coordinators, Peer Workers, Volunteer Manager and Support Counsellors. Outreach Support Our Support Counsellors provide face-to-face support to consumers, delivered in partnership with other WA based not-for-profit organisations. We work across Mental Health, Homelessness and Family ad Domestic Violence. Phone Support Our Support Counsellors provide emotional support to callers, every day from 8:00am-8:00pm (AWST). The services are anonymous and confidential. External Workshops and Training Samaritans WA employees and associates deliver a range of nationally accredited and bespoke training packages. We work with government, not-for-profit and private organisations.