Support services
In an emergency call 000
If you need to speak to someone for support, we encourage you to contact one of the following helpline services.
Lifeline
Crisis Support
13 11 14
Crisis Text Service (24/7)
0477 13 11 14
Beyond Blue
General mental health support
1300 224 636
Suicide Call Back Service
Support for people affected by suicide
1300 659 467
Sane Australia
General mental health support
1800 187 263
1800 Respect
Violence and abuse support
1800 737 732
Relationships Australia
Relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.
1300 364 277
Arafmi
Support for the wellbeing of people with mental illness, their families and carers
1300 554 660
Kids Help Line
Free, confidential 24/7 counselling service for people aged 5 to 25
1800 551 800
Parentline
Free counselling + support for parents & carers in QLD & NT
1300 30 1300
Headspace
Support for 12-25 year-olds
1800 650 890
Q Life
Support for LGBTIQ+ people of all ages
1800 184 527
PANDA
Perinatal anxiety and depression Australia
1300 726 306
MensLine
Support for men
1300 789 978
13YARN
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line
13YARN (13 92 76)
Thirrili
National Indigenous Critical Response Service for those impacted by suicide or other traumatic loss
1800 805 801
Transcultural Mental Health Services
Specialist services that work to ensure people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds receive culturally responsive mental health care and support and interpreting services.
131450