Call us 1800 243 232
People who have attempted suicide often experience severe distress in the days and weeks immediately afterwards, and are at high risk of attempting again.
The Way Back Support Service was designed to give personalised non-clinical support for up to three months following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis.
Individuals presenting to the hospitals listed below following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis will be eligible for the service.
Launceston General Hospital
North West Regional Hospital
Mersey Community Hospital
Royal Hobart Hospital
If you are referring a client to the The Way Back Support Service, please contact us at:
Ring: 1800 243 232
Email: wayback@anglicare-tas.org.au
Operates between 9 am and 4 pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
Our Support Coordinators work during business hours, Monday to Friday between 9 am and 4 pm (excluding public holidays).
They will try to visit the client at the hospital, or ring you the same day. If the referral is after hours or on the weekend they will call the client on the next business day.
Dial 000 or go to a hospital emergency department.
You can also call:
The Suicide Call Back Service (24 hours) on 1300 659 467
Lifeline (24 hours) on 13 11 14
Access Mental Health – 1800 332 388
For more information about the Way Back Support Service, please click on the links below to download the service flyer, information sheet and factsheet.
For more information about the Way Back Support Service, please click on the links below to download the service flyer, information sheet and factsheet.
For more information about the Way Back Support Service, please click on the links below to download the service flyer, information sheet and factsheet.
The Way Back Support Service is jointly funded by the Tasmanian Government through the Department of Health, Tasmania and the Australian Government through Primary Health Tasmania (Tasmania PHN).
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