Emergency Assistance
If you are in an emergency situation or need immediate assistance, contact mental health services or emergency services on 000.
If you need to speak to someone urgently, call Lifeline 13 11 14 or Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
Lifeline
- 13 11 14
- 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services
- Phone and online Counselling
- Access online resources and information
Beyond Blue
- 1300 224 636
- Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
- Phone and online Counselling
- Email support
- Access online forums
QLife
- 1800 184 527
- QLife is Australia’s first nationally-oriented counselling and referral service for LGBTI people. The project provides services to diverse people of all ages experiencing poor mental health, psychological distress, social isolation, discrimination, experiences of being misgendered and/or other social determinants that impact on their health and wellbeing.
- 3pm – Midnight Everyday
- Phone and online Counselling
- Online Mental Health resources
MensLine Australia
- 1300 789 978
- A telephone and online support, information and referral service, helping men to deal with emotional health and relationship problems in a practical and effective way.
- Phone and Online Counselling
- Online Resources relating to relationships, mental health, and family violence for men.
Suicide Call Back Service
- 1300 659 467
- Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service that provides professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide.
- Phone and Online Counselling
- Counselling via video chat
Kids Helpline
- 1800 551 800
- A free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.
- Phone, email, and online Counselling
- Open 24/7 – 365 days
- Online Resources
Headspace
- 1800 650 890
- Free online and telephone service that supports young people aged between 12 and 25 and their families going through a tough time.
- Phone, email, and online Counselling
- Online resources for young people, friends and families
- How to visit a Headspace centre for supports
Black Dog Institute
- Information on symptoms, treatment and prevention of depression and bipolar disorder.
- Black Dog Institute does not provide crisis support
1800RESPECT
- 1800 737 732
- Confidential information, counselling and support service open 24 hours to support people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse.
- Phone and Online Counselling
DrinkWise
- Drug & Alcohol Services: If your drinking is harming yourself or others, it may be time to contact one of the many services that can help. You could speak to your GP, local health service or call a helpline. There are trained telephone counsellors available in every Australian state and territory.
Gambling Help Online
- 1800 858 858
- Gambling Help Online provides free support for anyone affected by gambling in Australia. Chat counselling, email support and self-help services are available.
MoneySmart
- 1800 007 007
- Financial counselling is a free service offered by community organisations, community legal centres and some government agencies. Financial counsellors can help you solve your money problems.