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Urgent help

If you are experiencing mental ill-health we encourage you to reach out for support.

Support may be from family, friends, your GP or a mental health professional. You can also seek information and advice from the below free and confidential support services. 

If you are in an emergency or risk of harm to yourself or someone else

Call 000

Lifeline Australia

13 11 14

24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Beyond Blue

1800 512 348

24/7 support for mental health and wellbeing via phone, web chat and online forum.

1800 Respect

1800 737 732

Open 24 hours to support people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse.

13Yarn

13 92 76

The first national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.

Suicide Call Back Service

1300 659 467

24/7 telephone crisis support for people at risk of suicide, carers and bereaved, as well as online resources and information.

MensLine Australia

1300 789 978

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

Kids Helpline

1800 55 1800

24/7 telephone counselling for young people under 25 years.

headspace Australia

1800 650 890

Telephone and web chat for young people aged 12 to 25 years.

Telephone and online chat support service for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and/or intersex (LGBTI) communities.

Relationships Australia

1300 364 277

Relationships Australia offers a broad range of services to individuals, families and communities throughout the country. 

Resources, forums and support for people affected by complex mental health issues.

Butterfly Foundation

1800 334 673

Support for people affected by eating disorders via telephone, web chat or email.

Carers Australia

1800 422 737

Carer gateway of practical advice and connection with local carer services.

National Debt Helpline

1800 007 007

Financial counselling advice for financial hardship. 

Gambling Help Online

1800 858 858

24/7 support for anyone affected by gambling.

New Access for Small Business Owners

1300 945 301

A free and confidential mental health coaching program for small business owners across Australia run by Beyond Blue.

Provides screening assessments and internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy courses for stress, worry, anxiety and depression.

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