Six years ago, Sarah’s* life looked very different to today. She called us in despair and on the brink of suicide. Now though, she’s on the other end of the phone, working as a volunteer Crisis Supporter and using her experience of darkness for the benefit of others – an inspiring testament to the difference you make with your support.
Thanks to your generosity and compassion, we can be there for people in their darkest of hours. Your kindness means we can continue the Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland telephone crisis service, ultimately saving lives as we guide callers towards hope.
Here’s what Sarah says about your generosity:
“As both a Lifeline caller and Crisis Supporter, I know how valuable this service is and how vital it is that we can answer every call possible. Your donation will help us to do this and ensure that people get the support I received which kept me safe in a very dark time.”
There are a lot of people feeling alone in Australia right now. The depth of financial distress as the cost-of-living rises and housing affordability falls is particularly troubling. We’re hearing from many people who simply can’t see a way out of spiralling debt or imagine a happy future for their families.
Sadly, each day, nine people die by suicide in Australia. Beyond the tragic loss of the person, the impact of these deaths is felt by an average of 135 people, including family members, colleagues, friends and first responders at the time of death.¹
Thanks to your generous support we are now recruiting and training additional volunteer Crisis Supporters so that no desperate calls for help will go unanswered. In partnering with us, you’re showing people light in their darkest hour, and for that we are deeply grateful.
If you or someone you know needs help, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
*Name changed to protect privacy.
1. Cerel et al, 2019
