Suicide sux (2010)

Description

This poster was produced to encourage help seeking among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are feeling depressed or at risk of self-harm. It provides a phone number to call and encourages people who are feeling this way to get in touch with their local Aboriginal Medical Service. The poster promotes the message 'If you are feeling depressed or feel like hurting yourself, don't be shame to ask for help'.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

When to use this resource

This poster is directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are feeling depressed or who feel like hurting themselves and encourages them to seek help. The poster could be advertised within Aboriginal Medical Services, community centres, and other places that local community members frequent.

Contact details

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council Inc.
PO Box 1377
Broome WA 6725
Ph: (08) 9193 6043
Fax: (08) 9192 2500
Email: kamsc@kamsc.org.au

Crisis Care
Ph: 1800 199 008

Links

• View resource: Suicide sux [preview of poster]
• View information: Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council posters
• View website: Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council Inc

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