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.
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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
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Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467
24/7 crisis support for people at risk of suicide, carers and bereaved.
www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
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MensLine Australia
1300 78 99 78
24/7 telephone and online support, information and referral service for men.
www.mensline.org.au
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Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800
24/7 telephone counselling for young people 5-25 years.
kidshelpline.com.au
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13YARN
13 92 76
24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
www.13yarn.org.au
Online support and services
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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
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Carers Australia
1800 242 636
Carer support, services and contact details for your nearest state and territory Carers Association.
www.carersaustralia.com.au
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Fortem Australia
1300 33 95 94
Support for first responders and their families.
fortemaustralia.org.au
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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
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SANE
1800 18 7263
Telephone mental illness advice and referrals, weekdays 10am – 10pm (AEST/AEDT), online resources and information.
www.sane.org
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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.