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Story: Suicide

LifeLine flyer, 1982

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LifeLine flyer, 1982

Suicide attempts, especially among young people, are often triggered by a life crisis such as the death of a family member or a breakdown in a romantic relationship. LifeLine was set up in 1965 to provide a free, confidential, non-judgemental counselling service for people experiencing personal difficulties. LifeLine is available on the telephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and it also provides an email service. The telephone number in 2010 was 0800 543 354.

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Jock Phillips, Suicide – Personal factors and suicide, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/ephemera/26435/lifeline-flyer-1982 (accessed 24 June 2026).

Story by Jock Phillips, published 31 March 2011, reviewed and revised 16 July 2019 with assistance from Rosemary Du Plessis.