Accoras Collaborative Aftercare Program (ACAP)

The Accoras Collaborative Aftercare Program (ACAP) provides short-term, outreach-based psychosocial support for young people who have experienced a suicide attempt or are at high risk following a suicidal crisis.

Delivered by Accoras, ACAP works alongside clinical services to support young people and their families during a critical period of recovery, helping to reduce distress, strengthen safety, and support re-connection with everyday life.

ACAP provides psychosocial aftercare support for young people aged 17 years and under who have recently experienced a suicide attempt or significant suicidal crisis.

While clinical mental health care is essential, many young people and families need additional, practical and emotional support once they return home. ACAP focuses on addressing the psychosocial barriers that can impact recovery, complementing clinical treatment rather than replacing it.

The program is delivered over a short-term period (up to 12 weeks) and is designed to support safety, stability and connection during a highly vulnerable time.

Referrals to ACAP must be made through the Queensland Children’s Health pathway, such as a hospital or community Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS).

ACAP supports:

• Children and young people aged 17 years and under

• Young people who have experienced a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis

• Families and carers supporting a young person during recovery

• Identified safe people involved in the young person’s care and support

ACAP caseworkers work alongside young people and their families to identify areas of support needed and reduce psychosocial barriers to recovery.

Support may include:

• Emotional and practical support following discharge from hospital or crisis care

• Strengthening safety planning and protective factors

• Support with education engagement, routines and daily functioning

• Assistance addressing psychosocial stressors such as family stress, housing instability, substance use or trauma

• Supporting connection with family, community and informal supports

• Helping families understand and navigate mental health and support systems

While ACAP is a short-term program, the focus is on meaningful, practical support that helps young people re-establish safety, confidence and connection in their lives.

ACAP is delivered as an outreach service, meeting young people and families where they feel most comfortable, including:

• At home

• In community settings

• At school or other agreed locations

Support is flexible and responsive to the needs, goals and circumstances of each young person and family.

To access ACAP, young people must:

• Be aged 17 years or under

• Have experienced a suicide attempt or significant suicidal crisis

• Be referred through the Queensland Children’s Health pathway (e.g. hospital or CYMHS)

• Require psychosocial support alongside clinical mental health care

Referrals to ACAP are made through:

• Hospitals

• Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS)

If you are unsure whether ACAP is the right service, our team is happy to provide guidance and discuss appropriate support options.

If you’re supporting a young person following a suicide attempt or crisis and would like to learn more about ACAP, please get in touch with our team.

We’re here to help families feel supported during a difficult time and to walk alongside young people as they begin their recovery.