If you, or someone you know, is experiencing crisis please visit your nearest hospital emergency or call 000 within Australia.
Helplines and online chat can provide you with immediate support that is confidential, free, and anonymous:
- Lifeline provides 24/7 crisis counselling, suicide prevention, and referrals.
Call 13 11 14, text 0477 131 114 or chat online. - Suicide Call Back Service provides 24/7 support for anyone affected by suicide including people at risk, carers, and those bereaved.
Call 1300 659 467, Online counselling or video chat - Beyond Blue provides 24/7 information and support for mental health challenges.
Call 1300 22 4636, or chat online. - Kids Helpline provides 24/7 support for young people and their families.
Call 1800 551 800 or chat online. - 13YARN provides 24/7 crisis support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Call 13 92 76 - Blue Knot Foundation helps people experiencing the impacts of complex trauma to recover and build resilience. Counselling service available 9am to 5pm (AEST/AEDT), 7 days a week.
Call 1300 657 380
Links to website that maintain a more complete list of helplines:
https://www.aihw.gov.au/suicide-self-harm-monitoring/research-information/crisis-support