NQPHN Suicide Prevention Initiatives & Resources
Welcome to NQPHN suicide prevention initiatives and resources, and thank you for connecting with us following the National Suicide Prevention Conference.
NQPHN is committed to supporting suicide prevention efforts across our region through collaboration, evidence‑based initiatives, and community‑led action.
This page brings together suicide prevention initiatives, programs and resources supported by NQPHN to build community capacity, support priority populations and promote early intervention, connection and recovery. It helps community members, service providers and stakeholders understand what support is available across northern Queensland.
Suicide prevention
NQPHN is committed to suicide prevention across northern Queensland through service commissioning, training and new supports, delivered in partnership with communities through SPCAP and TRISP.
In the near future, new and updated Suicide Prevention Community Action Plans will be available on the NQPHN website.
Community wellness and suicide prevention grants
In 2023 and 2024, NQPHN consulted with over 250 people across northern Queensland to identify grassroots community wellness and suicide prevention initiatives with strong local impact. In response, NQPHN awarded thirteen grants of $10,000 to $50,000 to support both established projects and emerging ideas, alongside tailored coaching to help initiatives grow and succeed.
Distress Brief Support (DBS) Initiative
The DBS Initiative is a community‑based, non‑clinical service that provides practical, caring support to people experiencing everyday life challenges. Delivered across the Mareeba Shire and Atherton Tablelands, DBS offers connection, reassurance and early support through Community Engagement Points and a short‑term Wellness Team.
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CAPACIT8 Training Program
CAPACIT8 is NQPHN’s purpose‑designed capacity‑building program for current and emerging service providers across northern Queensland. Delivered by experienced sector trainers and NQPHN staff, the program supports organisations to strengthen capability, sustainability and readiness to partner through practical training, self‑assessment and mentoring support.
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Related pages
- Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs
- MyndKind
- Mental Health Stepped Care
- Mental Health Stepped Care Services Review
- Psychological Therapies in RACH
- Community wellness and suicide prevention grants
- Medicare Mental Health Centre
- Universal Aftercare
- Distress Brief Support
- Suicide prevention
- Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST)