LifeKeepers Suicide Prevention with Le Va

LifeKeepers 2020

On a gloomy day in Auckland, a group of passionate people who are already making a huge difference in their communities came together to build up their skills, knowledge, and confidence to prevent suicide. Our wonderful facilitators Holly, Timi, and Ruby brought with them wisdom, charisma, passion and great love for their work. As we navigated through our workbooks together, I knew that I was in the right place. My heart felt so much hurt, pain, and long suffering for those across the veil that we have already lost to suicide, yet so much hope, love, and joy knowing that this journey is one we all walk together. As we went about our day, I was in complete awe, knowing that this Suicide Prevention training is one, many others before me have already taken part of and many others after me will yet to take and experience.

The Spirit of LifeKeepers

LifeKeepers is a national suicide prevention training programme, created especially for New Zealand communities. The spirit of LifeKeepers is an intergenerational story preserving our past, protecting our present and giving hope for our future. LifeKeepers is about community connectedness – about the relationships we have with each other.

LifeKeepers will support you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to create communities of C.A.R.E and help reduce suicide in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Made in NZ

LifeKeepers is available nationwide and free of charge, to New Zealanders who are 18 years and over, and who are likely to interact with people at risk of suicide.

The programme is designed especially for those of us who work in communities or in frontline community roles, such as: support workers, sports coaches, emergency service personnel, church leaders, youth workers, Māori wardens, caregivers, Kaumatua,  whānau members and community leaders. 

I highly recommend this training to anyone out there who is willing to learn and help those at risk of suicide. Become a LifeKeeper today and support those who may be at risk of suicide to get the help they need.

HELPFUL Online Resources FREE to Use and Share 

auntydee.co.nz - Aunty Dee is an online wellbeing tool that helps people cope with stressful life experiences through support with problem-solving

depression.org - Online self-help tool with a handy journal to help with symptoms of depression

lowdown.co.nz and sparx.org.nz - Support for young people experiencing depression or anxiety

HELPLINES

·      Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 – When you’re feeling down and would like to talk to a trained counsellor.

·      Heathline 0800 611 116 – If you’re feeling unwell, sick or need advice.

·      Samaritans 0800 726 666 – For caller from the lower North Island, Christchurch and West Coast. For callers from all other regions phone (04) 473 9739

·      Youthline 0800 376 633 – FREE Text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz

·      What’s Up 0800 942 8787 – For 5 – 18 years 1pm to 11pm

·      OUTline NZ 0800 688 5463 (0800 OUTLINE) – Support for sexuality or gender identity issues.

·      Lifeline 0800 543 354 – 24/7 Telephone counselling service.

Melefatai Palavi