Universal Aftercare

The Universal Aftercare Service offers compassionate, person-centred support focused on recovery and safety. 

You’ll benefit if you: 

• have recently been discharged from a referring hospital unit after a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis and need ongoing support 
• would like help creating or reviewing a personal safety plan 
• need support connecting with services such as counselling, financial support or relationship services 
• want assistance accessing or coordinating clinical care during periods of increased risk 

The program creates a safe and respectful environment that supports recovery, stability, and wellbeing. 

You may be eligible if you: 

• have presented to referring units at Nepean Hospital or Blue Mountains Hospital following a suicide attempt (primary eligibility criteria), or 
• have presented in a suicidal crisis (secondary eligibility criteria) 
• live in the Nepean Blue Mountains region 

The service is referral-only and accessed through established hospital referral pathways. 

If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). 

You can also contact: 

• Lifeline – 13 11 14 
• Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
• Beyond Blue Support Service – 1300 224 636 
• Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800 
• 13YARN – A confidential one-on-one yarning service with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter

These services are available 24 hours a day. 

This service is jointly funded by the NSW and Commonwealth Governments under the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Bilateral Agreement (2022).