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