Background Every day in Australia, nine people die by suicide and over 150 attempt suicide, leaving thousands in distress. Survivors of a suicide are at higher risk of future attempts. Under the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement, all governments have committed to implementing Universal Aftercare (UA). UA is a person-centred, trauma-informed initiative, providing timely, non-clinical support following a suicide attempt/crisis for 12 weeks. There are few guidelines for effective forms of non-clinical support or evidence to provide a basis for ongoing support and suicide prevention. Social prescribing can address this gap by providing a clear pathway to community connection for ongoing mental health support past the 12-week program. This presentation reports on a HealthWISE program that embedded social prescribing within the UA model in rural northern New South Wales. Method Process analysis of program development and implementation incorporating observation, document analysis and partner feedback. Results Program design used a co-design process led by the NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation, who completed consultation with clinicians, carers, and people with lived experience of suicidality. HealthWISE developed a structured social prescribing pathway, to link participants with community resources (cultural supports, physical activity, creative health, and online tools). Simplified access occurs through multiple referral pathways; self-referral, community services, and health providers. Rapid response within one business day is central to the intervention. Priority populations are supported with culturally responsive and place-based pathways. The program commenced in July 2025. On commencement all recruited staff undertook mandatory social prescribing training ensuring consistent delivery. Discussion The HealthWISE social prescribing model for UA demonstrates how non-clinical, community-led approaches complement clinical care, address underlying determinants of distress, and reduce suicide risk. This model enhances local partnerships, improves equity and potentially builds scalable pathways for recovery. Future evaluation will measure impact, outcomes, and sustainability to inform national strategies.