before & after

LIFE AFTER SUICIDE
Raising Awareness For Mental Health

elim church   •   15 june 2024   •   6 - 9 pm

Before and after

Brooke Kylie Kuresa is a proud young Samoan European woman and a special member of the Kuresa aiga. A humble, outgoing and loving person, Brooke gained a lot of academic success at Victoria University and served the Porirua community through various events and festivals.

In 2023, Brooke fell into deep depression and suffered mental health issues, which drove her to take her life in June 2023. This event is being led by her family to honour her and raise awareness on mental health and suicide in Porirua and the wider community.

Keynote speakers will talk about their experiences and roles in supporting individuals and families going through what Brooke went through. Close friends and family will also share their experience of life after suicide and, more importantly, the journey they face ahead.

Through this event, the family hopes to help people in recognising signs and symptoms, accessing support networks, and making a change before things spiral out of control.

This is an opportunity for people to unite and celebrate a beautiful young person who actively contributed to her community and family.

WHERE TO GET HELP

If you are worried about yours or someone else’s mental health, the best place to get help is your GP or local mental health provider. However, if you or someone else is in danger or endangering others, call police immediately on 111.

OR IF YOU NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE ELSE:

  • LIFELINE: 0800 543 354 or 09 5222 999 within Auckland (available 24/7)

  • SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINE: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)

  • YOUTHLINE: 0800 376 633 ,free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat.

  • NEED TO TALK? Free call or text 1737 (available 24/7)

  • KIDSLINE: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7)

  • WHATSUP: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm)

  • DEPRESSION HELPLINE: 0800 111 757

  • SAMARITANS – 0800 726 666

All funds raised from the event will go towards programmes and services delivered by the

Porirua Women & Family Centre.