StandBy Support After Suicide
John Milham is a seasoned professional in mental health advocacy and coaching, currently serving as Podcast Host for Kintsugi Heroes and NSW State Co-ordinator for Lived Experience Australia. Milham has extensive experience in facilitating support for individuals affected by mental health issues, holding roles as Group Facilitator for Parents Beyond Breakup and Lived Experience Consultant for StandBy Support After Suicide. As Chairman and Suicide Prevention Consultant at CARES Northern Beaches, Milham focuses on community-led initiatives. Milham is the founder of John Milham Coaching, offering personal and business coaching services. Previous experience includes leading mentoring programs at Raise Foundation and business development roles at Kennards Hire. Milham holds multiple qualifications in counselling and coaching, enhancing expertise in empowering individuals and communities.
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StandBy Support After Suicide
The StandBy program is focused on supporting anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide at any stage in their life, including: Individuals Families Friends Witnesses First Responders Service Providers StandBy is accessible seven days a week, providing free face-to face and/or telephone support at a time and place that is best for each individual. The program offers coordinated evidence-based support and resources (including connections to local services and groups) that is individualised for each person’s unique circumstance. This support is continued for up to two years to ensure those that engage with StandBy are not alone and receive ongoing support. StandBy is guided by local advisory groups – which includes community stakeholders as well as those with Lived Experience. StandBy National is informed by our National Lived Experience Advisory Group. StandBy builds community preparedness and resilience through extensive training to community and professional groups to ensure effectiveness and that duplicated effort is avoided. The program is also ideally placed to offer a settings-based approach, providing group support after a suicide for schools, workplaces and community groups. StandBy – An initiative jointly funded by the Australian, New South Wales, Victorian, Queensland and Northern Territory Governments. StandBy is a program of Youturn Limited.