Suicide retreat's cry for help with high demandANDY JACKSON/Stuff.co.nz Jamie Allen felt humbled when the community helped him build the Taranaki Retreat. Overrun with requests for help, a suicide prevention refuge is trying raise money to hire a new community support worker. Glenn Jeffrey/SUPPLIED Taranaki Retreat co-ordinator Jamie Allen is looking to hire extra staff to cope with demand. The community support worker would help with the retreat's guests and also help with the applications from people who want to come, he said. Where to go for help:Lifeline (open 24/7) - 0800 543 354Depression Helpline (open 24/7) - 0800 111 757Healthline (open 24/7) - 0800 611 116Samaritans (open 24/7) - 0800 726 666Suicide Crisis Helpline (open 24/7) - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).

Source: Stuff March 07, 2018 02:15 UTC