Supporting someone at risk
What to say when you're worried that someone you know is having thoughts of suicide.
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Families & Carers
Guides and resources for families, friends and others caring for someone with a mental illness.
Helping
Others, and yourself
What support is available for carers?
You don’t have to do it alone. Find out about support services for family and other carers.
Jo's story
‘Caring is constant and can be very hard. It’s so important for carers to be able to connect with others going through similar situations by using resources like the SANE online forums.’
Jo shares her story of caring and self-care as part of SANE's People Like Us series.
Young people
Teenagers and children
Family matters - a guide
The families and friends of people with mental illness can play a critical role in recovery. They also need to ensure they look after their their own welfare.
Drugs, alcohol and mental illness
Substance abuse is often confused with mental illness. Some people are also affected by both problems. Find out more about this difficult topic, and what help is available.
When you think someone needs help
What to do when you think someone needs extra support, but they don't want treatment.
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as traditional custodians of the land on which it operates. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and value the rich history, unbroken culture and ongoing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to country.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as traditional custodians of the land on which it operates. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and value the rich history, unbroken culture and ongoing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to country.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
How can we support you right now?