If you or someone you know needs an emergency response or urgent medical attention call triple zero (000) or go to the closest emergency department.
Lifeline
Anyone experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can contact Lifeline. Available 24/7
Phone: 13 11 14
www.lifeline.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service
Provides crisis counselling to people at risk of suicide, families and carers of someone who is suicidal and those bereaved by suicide. Available 24/7.
Phone: 1300 659 467
www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
13 YARN
Provides crisis support allowing people to speak with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter in a culturally safe space to yarn about your needs, worries or concerns. Available 24/7.
Phone: 13 92 76
www.13yarn.org.au
MensLine Australia
A support, information and referral service, helping men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way. Available 24/7.
Phone: 1300 78 99 78
www.mensline.org.au
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is a free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. Available 24/7.
Phone: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Veterans Line
Provides counselling and group programs to Australian veterans, peacekeepers and their families. Available 24/7.
Phone: 1800 011 046
www.dva.gov.au
1800Respect
Provides counselling and support to people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. Available 24/7.
Phone: 1800 737 732
www.1800respect.org.au
Counselling services
There are a range of private providers (for example: psychologists, social workers, counsellors and occupational therapists) who also provide a range of mental health services. Please refer to the local telephone directory or Beyondblue’s Get support page for further service information and contact details.
www.beyondblue.org.au