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Taranaki Suicide Prevention and Postvention Coordinator

Who can use this service?

  • Whānau, hapori and community members.
  • Schools, kura, and tertiary providers
  • Workplaces and businesses
  • Health, social service and community organisations.
  • Anyone affected by a suspected suicide who is seeking information or connections to available services.

What you can expect

The Taranaki Suicide Prevention and Postvention Coordinator works alongside whānau, communities and organisations across the region to strengthen wellbeing, prevent suicide, and support coordinated responses following a suspected suicide.

This includes:

  • Coordinating suicide prevention and postvention activities across Taranaki.
  • Building partnerships across health, education, social service, and community sectors.
  • Supporting community-led initiatives that promote wellbeing and connection.
  • Facilitating the Taranaki Suicide Prevention Collective.
  • Delivering presentations, workshops, and awareness activities to build confidence and capability.
  • Supporting organisations to respond safely and appropriately to suicide-related concerns.
  • Promoting access to help-seeking pathways and support services.
  • Providing guidance and coordination following a suspected suicide, including connecting people with appropriate support services.

Support following a suspected suicide

Support is available for whānau, schools, workplaces, and communities affected by a suspected suicide. The coordinator can help connect people with appropriate services, resources, and postvention support.

You can access this free service

Taranaki-wide.

To find out more or connect to this service:

Free phone: 0800 TUI ORA

Email: [email protected]

If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts and would like to speak with someone:

  • Lifeline (open 24/7) 0800 543 354
  • Need to Talk? 1737 free call or text any time. Are you feeling anxious, want to talk, feeling down or a bit overwhelmed? call or text. Visit their website 1737
  • Depression Helpline (open 24/7) 0800 111 757 or depression.org
  • Healthline (open 24/7) 0800 611 116
  • Suicide Helpline (open 24/7) 0508 828 865 – This is a service for those thinking about suicide, or those who are concerned about family or friends
  • Youthline (open 24/7) 0800 376 633 or free text 234 between 8am and midnight
  • Kidsline (open 24/7 0800 543 754 – This service is for children aged 5 to 18
  • Rural Support Trust 0800 787 254
  • Taranaki District Health Board Crisis Team (Assessment & Brief Care) 0508 277 478 – sometimes you will need to leave a message
  • The Low Down – Support For Youth/Rangitahi: The Low Down
  • Lifeline Tautoko Suicide Crisis Line: 0508 828 865 or website: Lifeline Tautoko Suicide Crisis Line
  • Rural Support Trust for the rural community: 0800 787 254 or website: RuralSupport Trust
  • Safe to Talk Sexual Harm helpline: 0800 044 344 or text 4334 or website: Safe to Talk Sexual Harm 
  • Are you OK? Support around unsafe relationships: 0800 456 450 or website: Are you OK?
  •  Alcohol and Drug helpline 0800 787 797 or text 86818 or website Alcohol and Drug Helpline:
  • Rainbow Support 0800 688 5463 and chat on their website OutLine
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