Lifeline Vernon Shop, part of Lifeline North Coast, is a vital community resource dedicated to raising awareness, overcoming stigma, and preventing further deaths by suicide. Through connection, compassion, and hope, Lifeline Vernon Shop unites volunteers and supporters to provide crisis support services, including a national crisis support line and local suicide prevention initiatives. By training volunteers and equipping the community with essential skills, Lifeline Vernon Shop aims to recognize and respond to individuals in crisis, offering a lifeline of support and guidance.
With over 35 years of service, Lifeline North Coast has been a beacon of support for individuals in need across the Coffs Harbour region. As a Lifeline Affiliated Centre, Lifeline North Coast operates retail outlets and training businesses to fund its critical services, including suicide prevention, gambling counseling, and financial empowerment workshops. Committed to the vision of “An Australia free of suicide,” Lifeline North Coast relies on dedicated volunteers and a volunteer Board of Governance to deliver high-quality crisis support services 24/7.
As a founding member of local health initiatives and a regional provider of gambling support services, Lifeline North Coast plays a pivotal role in promoting responsible gambling and reducing gambling-related harms in the community. Through its unwavering commitment to saving lives, providing connection, and educating the public, Lifeline Vernon Shop and Lifeline North Coast embody a philosophy of support, compassion, and hope for those facing mental health challenges and crises.
