Regional Postvention Response Coming Together: Collaboration in Response to Suicide in a Community Jennie Jones Regional Postvention Co-ordinator

Regional Postvention Response Why a Postvention Response  To prevent suicide contagion  To promote the healthy recovery of the affected community

Regional Postvention Response Postvention is Prevention

Regional Postvention Response Postvention vs Bereavement Support  Postvention is a population/group based process to: – facilitate support to those affected by the suicide –Proactively identify those who may be at risk of suicide or self harm as a result of the suicide –plan suicide prevention initiatives for community

Regional Postvention Response Postvention vs Bereavement Support Bereavement support is an individual or small group approach to:  support those directly affected by the suicide  facilitate grieving by means of support, education, counseling and pastoral care.

Regional Postvention Response Objectives of Postvention  To maximise resilience and to minimise risk within a community, whanau or individual.  To establish structures and networks to respond to the aftermath of the suicide.

Regional Postvention Response Objectives of Postvention  Ensure capacity of those providing the care and support to the affected people in recognising early warning signs and provide appropriate interventions  That people at risk for suicide are identified early and monitoring, support and follow-up is implemented

Regional Postvention Response Mapping those at Risk  Mapping helps to identify : –people affected by the suicide and who may not be picked up in the first response services –those who may require more intensive monitoring and support. –which organisations are involved and who is supporting who as well as identify the gaps in service provision

Regional Postvention Response Wellington Regional Suicide Postvention Response Jennie Jones