I need help now

If you or the person you support is in immediate danger call 000.

This program aims to prevent mental ill-health and suicidal distress. It does not provide clinical services for people in crisis.

lifeline

Lifeline

13 11 14

24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. To find local services in your area, use Lifeline’s Service Finder.

www.lifeline.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service

Suicide Call Back Service

1300 659 467

24/7 crisis support for people at risk of suicide, carers and bereaved.

www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue

1300 22 4636

24/7 telephone support service and online chat.

www.beyondblue.org.au
MensLine Australia

MensLine Australia

1300 78 99 78

24/7 telephone and online support, information and referral service for men.

www.mensline.org.au
Kids Helpline

Kids Helpline

1800 55 1800

24/7 telephone counselling for young people 5-25 years.

kidshelpline.com.au
13YARN

13YARN

13 92 76

24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

www.13yarn.org.au

Online support and services

carers_gateway

Carer Gateway

1800 422 737

Emotional, practical and financial support for carers, including emergency respite and phone counselling 8am- 5pm, Monday to Friday.

www.carergateway.gov.au
Carers Australia

Carers Australia

1800 242 636

Carer support, services and contact details for your nearest state and territory Carers Association.

www.carersaustralia.com.au
Fortem Australia

Fortem Australia

1300 33 95 94

Support for first responders and their families.

fortemaustralia.org.au
Butterfly

Butterfly Foundation

1800 33 4673

Telephone support service, 8am – midnight (AEST/AEDT) every day, online information and resources on eating disorders.

www.thebutterflyfoundation.org.au
SANE

SANE

1800 18 7263

Telephone mental illness advice and referrals, weekdays 10am – 10pm (AEST/AEDT), online resources and information.

www.sane.org
qlife

QLife

1800 184 527

Telephone and online chat support service for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and/or intersex (LGBTI) communities, 3:00pm – midnight every day.

qlife.org.au

Local support

  • Make an appointment with your local GP
  • If your workplace offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) you may be able to access free, confidential counselling
  • Find a GP with an interest in mental health through Beyond Blue
  • Find a psychologist by postcode through the Australian Psychological Society
  • Visit your local headspace centre if you are 12-25 years old.

Financial support

Supporting someone can come at a financial cost. You may face additional healthcare and transport expenses or have to reduce your work hours. There is financial support available to help you with some of these costs.