Crisis Support Lines
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Lifeline 24/7 - Call 131 114
Contact Lifeline for support if you are experiencing a personal crisis or have suicidal thoughts. You can call them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from anywhere in Australia for crisis support. You can also send a text message or contact their confidential online chat.
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Beyond Blue 24/7 Support - Call 1300 224 636
Beyond Blue is an Australian non-profit dedicated to mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and suicide prevention. They offer support services, extensive resources, and advocate for awareness while funding research into mental health. Their programs cater to diverse groups, addressing unique mental health challenges each faces.
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Suicide Call Back Service 24/7 - Call 1300 659 467
Suicide Call Back Service is an Australian-based crisis helpline offering specialised support to individuals who are affected by suicide. The service provides professional counselling to those at risk, bereaved by suicide, or concerned about someone else. Available 24/7, it offers telephone, video, and online counselling to provide immediate support.
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Kids Helpline 24/7 - Call 1800 551 800
Kids Helpline is Australia's only free, private, and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged 5 to 25. The service aims to support children and youths through any challenge or crisis they might be facing, ranging from emotional difficulties to issues at school or home. Its counsellors provide advice, intervention, and coping strategies, ensuring that young Australians have a dedicated helpline whenever they need it.
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MensLine Australia 24/7 - Call 1300 789 978
MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional health and relationship concerns. Men can contact them for free professional support from anywhere in Australia 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Mental health and suicide prevention contacts - Australian Government Directory
A list of organisations, websites and services that offer support, counselling, research and information about mental health and suicide prevention.