We are currently in an incredibly exciting period of growth, where we will be expanding our delivery of services to create some wonderful new opportunities on the horizon to make a real difference. Samaritans WA – in partnership with Ruah Community Services and Telethon Kids Institute – will be building WA’s first short term residential service for young people (ages 16-24) experiencing thoughts of suicide. The Support Counsellor importantly supports the delivery of the Youth Suicide Sanctuary (YSS). Operating within the Samaritans WA model, Support Counsellors provide emotional support and informal counselling for young people aged 16-24 who will be based within YSS for the purposes of exploring their thoughts of suicide. Creating safety through appropriate role modelling and boundaries, the Support Counsellor will actively participate in structured and unstructured group activities, as well as work one-on-one with young people