Northern Hospital Outreach Post suicidal Engagement (HOPE)

HOPE provides 12 weeks of intensive and individualised therapeutic care and support for people post suicidal ideation or attempt, where the driver behind the crisis is psychosocial stress. Hope is not a crisis program for people with active suicidal thinking.

If you are experiencing a suicidal crisis please call 000, 1300 etc.

The program offers outreach or in clinic care for people who reside in the Merri-bek, Hume, Darebin and Whittlesea municipalities between 18-65 years old. The delivery of care is in an integrated model that encompasses well-being support, peer & carer support & Clinical support

“At HOPE, we walk by your side when you are having a suicidal crisis. We will support you discover and build on your personal strengths. We will help you recapture your meaning and purpose.”

What to expect from the service?

12 weeks of holistic, proactive support tailored to the individual’s unique needs
Development of an individualised safety plan
Psychologically-focused sessions to increase coping skills
Practical support and assistance to address drivers of suicidality
Connection to community supports
Family and carer support
Alcohol and Other Drug brief intervention/support/linkage
Peer Support
Face-to-face, telehealth and telephone contact
Sharing of appropriate resources
Liaising with current community supports i.e. GP, psychologist, or other

The referral process to Northern HOPE is through intake. Referrals are accepted from

Emergency Departments (including Emergency Mental Health)

Inpatient units

Prevention and Recovery Centres (PARCs)

Adult and Older Adult Community Mental Health Teams (including Acute Crisis Intervention Service)

HOPE – Whittlesea & Darebin

Ph: 8405 2669

Hope – Hume & Merri-bek

Ph: 8371 8226

Referrals for people who are experiencing any mental health crisis should be made by contacting triage. HOPE do not accept referrals from individuals or primary care providers.