Likeminds Taranaki

Suicide Prevention

Nau mai, haere mai, welcome to this Suicide Prevention section.

This section have been developed with the support of Kelvin Stephens, Chair, Like Minds Taranaki and Chair, Taranaki Suicide Project - with the support of Channa Perry, Coordinator, New Plymouth Injury Prevention and Chair, Taranaki Suicide Prevention Coordinating Group.

Access the following sites by clicking in the title below:

Ministry of Health - New Zealand Suicide Prevention Strategy 2006-2016

A national information service assisting communities and services to prevent suicide.

Click here to access suicide prevention article (Daily News 2006)

Click here to access Ministry of Health Newsletter article

Click here to access a letter by Renee Johansen as she shares the painful story of losing a loved one to suicide, and encourages New Zealanders to start talking about it.

Suicide Prevention Coordinating Group:

Website: www.npis.org.nz

NPiS (New Plymouth injury Safe) recently undertook a suicide prevention needs assessment across Taranaki. The project identified the extent of suicide and self-harm in Taranaki, mapped prevention and support services, identified service and training gaps and explored any opportunities for new projects and partnerships. The final report was completed in August 2008 and can be found on their website (on the 'Needs Assessment' page).