Suicide prevention helpline receives 99 calls every day

A NATIONAL suicide prevention and intervention helpline is receiving around 99 calls a day, figures reveal.

A total of 33,453 calls were made to the 1Life suicide helpline service last year. Of those who called, 8,121 agreed to be referred to third parties or emergency services in a bid to secure immediate help.

Most of the calls to 1Life, operated and funded by Console and the 3Ts, are made by people aged between 31 and 45.