Taranaki Retreat: a pathway out of the darknessANDY JACKSON/Stuff.co.nz Jamie Allen feels "humbled" by the generosity of people towards the Taranaki Retreat. READ MORE:* Faith in Taranaki: The 'Taranaki Retreat' vision is about to come to fruition* Taranaki Retreat hopes to change culture around suicide* Bricklayers build 4000 brick wall in torrential rain for Jamie Allen's Taranaki Retreat* Taranaki's suicide support system is stretching South* Suicide figures highest ever but may still not be close to 'real' number, say mental health advocatesSIMON O'CONNOR/Fairfax NZ Many hands have made light work at the Taranaki Retreat, a unique facility which hopes to prevent suicide. Providing this sense of hope to people in desperate need is at the core of the Taranaki Retreat philosophy. Taranaki Retreat Trust chairwoman Fiona Parkinson says there is tremendous faith in the Allens' ability to run the initiative. 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 09, 2017 20:13 UTC