Many survivors struggle with thoughts of self-harm or suicide. The effects of sexual assault can be very painful and sadly many survivors think about suicide or self-harm.
If you think you might harm or attempt to kill yourself call for help immediately.
Reach out to someone you trust and ask for help. Tell them honestly how you feel, including your thoughts of suicide.
It is important to remember you do not have to go through this alone. We urge you to try talking to people about your thoughts. If you can’t or don’t want to talk to your friends or family, you can contact one of the services mentioned at the back of this book. We encourage you to dispose of anything which you have obtained to hurt yourself with.
Always remember there are other options, and as hard as it is to keep going sometimes, you can get through this, and we, and services like ours, are here to help you.
The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre acknowledges that we conduct our work on the lands of the Ngunnawal & Ngambri People, Traditional Custodians of the Canberra region. We pay respect to First Nations Peoples and Elders past and present throughout the nation. We recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities, and acknowledge that lands were never ceded.
Canberra Rape Crisis Centre
Service Assisting Male Survivors of Sexual Assault
P.O Box 3805,
WESTON CREEK, ACT 2611
Admin & Business Enquiries:
Business Phone Line (02) 6287 3618
Email crcc@crcc.org.au
Crisis Support & Services Information:
Crisis Phone Line (02) 6247 2525
Crisis Text Contact Only 0488 586 518
Crisis Email Contact crisis@crcc.org.au
Community Education & Training Enquiries:
Business Phone Line (02) 6287 3618
Email cep@crcc.org.au
CRCC is committed to excellence in service provision, intersectional feminism, access & equity, diversity & inclusion.
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