Lifeline Fiji has received a total of 5,023 genuine calls through the crisis line to-date in terms of assisting people who are going through any form of crisis or personal problems.
This was revealed by the Lifeline Fiji Director Archana Mani.
Mani says that they are keen on broadening its partnership with their stake holders so that they can reach out to many people in rural communities.
She says according to their statistics, every 36 hours a person attempts to commit suicide.
She adds that this is a very critical issue and it needs to be addressed in a united approach.
Mani highlights that through the support of the Australian Government and United Care Community, they were able to reach out to 10,180 individuals in 11 communities which were affected by TC Winston.
She says they provide the crisis support to individuals and then refer them to long term assistant providers such as Ministry of Social Welfare, Ministry of Health, Medical Services Pacific and Empower Pacific.
The Lifeline Fiji’s Crisis Support toll free Line number is 132 454 which was launched in February this year.
