Ownership of the Beyond Now suicide prevention app was transferred to Lifeline Australia in March 2024. The ownership change is part of the partnership between Beyond Blue and Lifeline to make it easier for all people in Australia to access the support they need, when they need it.
The app remains the same and works the same. People who use it can continue to have access to their safety plan.
Lifeline Australia's focus is on suicide prevention and supporting people who need urgent or immediate support, while Beyond Blue works to improve mental health early intervention and support, to prevent people from experiencing a crisis.
For more information and to access Beyond Now visit Lifeline Australia’s website at www.lifeline.org.au/beyond-now
Suicide safety planning – helping you cope with feeling suicidal
Sometimes life can be overwhelming, and suicide may seem like the only way to relieve the pain. Beyond Now is an app designed to support people through these feelings.
Lifeline suicide safety planning
A suicide safety plan gives you 7 steps to follow if you start to feel suicidal. Often a health professional will work with you to develop a safety plan. You can also create one yourself using the Lifeline Suicide Planning App, designed by Beyond Blue.
Research shows that suicide safety planning:
- makes suicidal thoughts less severe and intense
- helps you cope with the thoughts
A personalised suicide safety plan gives you 7 steps to follow if you start to feel suicidal:
recognise your warning signs
make your surroundings safe
remind you of reasons to live
find things that can make you feel strong
connect with people and places
talk to family and friends
get professional support.
