Our Supporting Mob in Custody videos are for people who are worried about someone's mental health in custody.
Invitations to Yarn
This video talks about why custody can be a really tough time for people.
Key points from the video:
- Custody can be a really tough time for people
- Invitations to yarn are different for everyone. They can look and sound like sadness, crying for no reason or they could be anger, arguments and kicking off.
- If your gut tells you something is off, act on it.
- You can help save a life!
Yarning About Suicide
This video talks about what to do after asking someone if they're ok.
Key points from the video:
- If you ask someone if they are thinking about ending their life and they say yes:
- Stay calm and try not to panic
- Listen to them
- Tell them they can get help from Justice Health by calling the Mental Health Helpline (option 9 on the yard phone) or talking to a Justice Health nurse
- If you ask someone if they are thinking about ending their life and they say no but you think they might not be ok:
- Tell them why you are asking
- Be patient
- Tell them they can get help from Justice Health by calling the Mental Health Helpline (option 9 on the yard phone) or talking to a Justice Health nurse