Universal Aftercare

Universal Aftercare provides support to people most at‐risk of suicide. This support assists a person to stay safe and connect with existing health and community services during a period of high risk and vulnerability.

Eligibility - Universal Aftercare is a tailored, non-clinical service for people who have experienced a suicidal crisis or attempted suicide.

Cost: All services are fully funded
Provider: Wellways Australia
Location: MPHN region. Support Coordinators and Peer Workers are located in, or outreach to, all communities in the Murrumbidgee region. This support extends to anyone living in or accessing healthcare services in the Murrumbidgee.

How to access the service: Referrals can be made directly to Wellways Australia via email from the below referral partners.

  • The Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) Community Mental Health Teams, Inpatient Units and Mental Health Emergency Consultation Service (MHECS)

  • General Practitioners 

  • Aged Care Providers 

  • Headspace 

  • Schools

Wellways Australia
Phone: 1300 111 400
aftercare.murrumbidgee@wellways.org

What happens after the referral: The hours and days following a suicidal crisis are challenging. That’s why there is no waitlist for the Universal Aftercare service. Within one business day of receiving the referral, a dedicated Wellways Support Coordinator or Peer Worker (depending on your region) will contact the person referred. 

Together, they will develop a personalised support plan tailored to the person’s needs, providing support for approximately three months. The focus is on connection and understanding what matters most to the person, including exploring what additional support services are available to them and helping to connect with these.

To access crisis support contact:

Murrumbidgee Accessline: 1800 800 944
In an emergency please phone 000.

CommunityCristy HoughtonMental Health, Suicide Prevention, Service, SP Service, Funded, SP Funded