Community Suicide Prevention Action Plan

Building a Community Safety Net that Helps Prevent Suicide

This Community Suicide Prevention Action Planning Resource outlines how community members, gatekeepers, key influencers, local community groups and organisations can work together to build a community safety net that helps prevent suicide across Gippsland.

What is community suicide prevention?

The community is an important setting for suicide prevention. A wide variety of community groups and organisations, including schools, after-school programs, health care providers, workplaces, and places of worship, can all work together to carry out prevention activities that reflect local needs and resources.

What is a community safety net for suicide prevention?

Building a community safety net involves: • Linking and coordinating suicide prevention activities. • Developing the ability of the community to better support people facing a suicide crisis.