Crisis and Support Resources

Emergency Services

Call 000 if you or someone’s life is in danger or in immediate risk of harm, or visit your nearest hospital emergency department.

Lifeline

Provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services for people in emotional distress.

Call 131114

Text 0477 13 11 14 or go to Webchat

More resources can be found at lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue

Provides 24/7 mental health support.

Call 1300 224 636 or go to Webchat

More resources can be found at beyondblue.org.au

Suicide Call Back Service

Provides 24/7 counselling for suicide prevention and people affected by suicide.

Call 1300 659 467

More resources can be found at suicidecallbackservice.org.au

Mental Health Line

Is NSW Health’s 24/7 statewide phone service to link people with NSW Health mental health services.

Call 1800 011 511

More resources can be found at Mental Health Line

Kids Help Line

Provides 24/7 support and counselling service for people aged 5-25.

Call 1800 55 1800 or go to Webchat

More resources can be found at kidshelpline.com.au

1800 RESPECT

Provides 24/7 counselling, information and support services to people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.

Call 1800 737 732

More resources can be found at 1800respect.org.au

Mensline

Provides 24/7 counselling for men dealing with emotional, mental health and relationship concerns. This service is also available to anyone concerned about a male family member or friend.

Call 1300 78 99 78

More resources can be found at mensline.org.au

13YARN

Provides 24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples who feel overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.

Call 13YARN (13 92 76)

More resources can be found at 13yarn.org.au

QLife

Provides peer support for LGBTIQ+ people, their families and friends from 3pm to 9pm in each state’s local time, daily.

Call 1800 184 527

More resources can be found at qlife.org.au

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