# Prevent A Suicide: What To Say — Send a text, save a life!

> App to help you communicate with someone at risk of suicide. (iPhone/iPad app by Australian Suicide Prevention Foundation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prevent-a-suicide-what-to-say/id6446113587 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Australian Suicide Prevention Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676002710)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-07-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prevent-a-suicide-what-to-say/id6446113587/reviews.md

## What is Prevent A Suicide?

Do you know someone who wishes they were dead, or who may be thinking about ending their life? Do you want to help them but you don’t know what to say? Are you afraid of saying the wrong thing? Prevent A Suicide: What To Say is the app for you. It helps you send messages that can make a difference and save a life. It is much easier to communicate by text when dealing with a difficult topic such as suicide.

Just tapping on a message in the app transfers that text to iMessage or WhatsApp (if installed on iPhone), ready to send or modify before sending. Drawing on lived experience from people who have been there, and medically approved, Prevent A Suicide: What To Say is an app designed to help you communicate with someone who may be at risk of suicide. It is based on the website https://preventasuicide.org which provides evidence-based guidance and support from survivors, supporters and experts in suicide prevention.

This app helps you find the words to send messages around the following themes:
•	What you can ask
•	What you can say
•	What you can do
•	Get help when it’s critical
•	Support for you

All our messages are medically approved and peer supported texts that you can send, and edit if you wish, to suit your situation.

Prevent A Suicide is user-friendly, simple and intuitive to use. The app is privacy focused and does not collect or store any personal information and there is no sign-up process. Just download the app for free and you’re ready to use it.

Prevent A Suicide is more than just an app. It is a way to show someone that you care, that you understand, and that you are there for them. It is a way to prevent a suicide by sending a message, saving a life. The app is proudly created by the Australian Suicide Prevention Foundation, which is a government registered charity. We aim to reduce thoughts of suicide, attempted suicide and deaths from suicide in Australia and around the world.

Download and join us in our mission to save lives.

Please note that WhatsApp messaging is not available on iPad.

## Key features

- Medically approved text messages
- Guidance on what to say and ask
- Support for critical situations
- Personalizable message templates
- Privacy-focused, no sign-up
- Direct sharing to messaging apps

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prevent-a-suicide-what-to-say/id6446113587/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Practical and life saving tips on how to communicate with someone who has suicidal ideas

*2024-04-15, version 1.0.3*

The app contains practical tips on how to approach the topic of suicide, including suggested text messages which I personally found very helpful. When dealing with a suicidal sibling, it can be extremely difficult to know what to say and how to say it. The app navigates all of this, and makes it easier and quicker to communicate your concern, love and support. 

Feedback from my brother suggests that text msgs are one of the best ways to communicate on such a delicate topic. Having in-person conversations can be much more difficult, and are often more confronting for the patient than a simple text. 

Lastly, it is obviously essential that the patient also receives professional help at the same time as emotional support from family/friends who are aware of the situation.

In summary, I highly recommend this app.

### 5/5 — Good idea for an app

*2024-03-15, version 1.0.3*

Full of suggestions of what to say

### 5/5 — A valuable resource and tool.

*2023-10-04, version 1.0.3*

I recommend downloading and reading these prompts so they are in the back of your mind if you ever need some helpful words, even if you don’t need this right now.

## Frequently asked questions about Prevent A Suicide

### What is Prevent A Suicide: What To Say?

Prevent A Suicide: What To Say is a free app designed to help you communicate with someone who may be at risk of suicide. It provides medically approved text messages and guidance on how to offer support.

### How does Prevent A Suicide: What To Say work?

The app offers pre-written, peer-supported, and medically approved text messages that you can easily send via iMessage or WhatsApp. You can also edit these messages to better suit your situation.

### Is Prevent A Suicide: What To Say free to use?

Yes, Prevent A Suicide: What To Say is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements, as indicated by its free monetization model and lack of ads.

### Does Prevent A Suicide: What To Say collect personal information?

No, the app is privacy-focused and does not collect or store any personal information. There is no sign-up process required to use its features.

### What kind of support does Prevent A Suicide: What To Say offer?

The app provides messages and guidance on what you can ask, what you can say, what you can do, how to get help when it's critical, and support for you as the supporter.

### What devices is Prevent A Suicide: What To Say available on?

Prevent A Suicide: What To Say is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. WhatsApp messaging functionality is not available on iPad.

### How often is Prevent A Suicide: What To Say updated?

The app was last updated on August 9, 2023, with version 1.0.3. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

### What is the age rating for Prevent A Suicide: What To Say?

Prevent A Suicide: What To Say has an age rating of 12+. This means it is considered appropriate for users aged 12 and older.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2023-08-09

Add privacy policy URL in app
change in splash screen

### 1.0 — 2023-07-20

No release notes.

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