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
Lifeline Australia
13 11 1424/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Beyond Blue
1800 512 34824/7 support for mental health and wellbeing via phone, web chat and online forum.
1800 Respect
1800 737 732Open 24 hours to support people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse.
13Yarn
13 92 76The first national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 46724/7 telephone crisis support for people at risk of suicide, carers and bereaved, as well as online resources and information.
MensLine Australia
1300 789 97824/7 telephone and online support, information and referral service for men.
Kids Helpline
1800 55 180024/7 telephone counselling for young people under 25 years.
headspace Australia
1800 650 890Telephone and web chat for young people aged 12 to 25 years.
QLife
1800 184 527Telephone and online chat support service for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and/or intersex (LGBTI) communities.
Relationships Australia
1300 364 277Relationships Australia offers a broad range of services to individuals, families and communities throughout the country.
SANE
1800 187 263Resources, forums and support for people affected by complex mental health issues.
Butterfly Foundation
1800 334 673Support for people affected by eating disorders via telephone, web chat or email.
Carers Australia
1800 422 737Carer gateway of practical advice and connection with local carer services.
National Debt Helpline
1800 007 007Financial counselling advice for financial hardship.
Gambling Help Online
1800 858 85824/7 support for anyone affected by gambling.
New Access for Small Business Owners
1300 945 301A free and confidential mental health coaching program for small business owners across Australia run by Beyond Blue.
MindSpot
1800 614 434Provides screening assessments and internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy courses for stress, worry, anxiety and depression.
Head to Health
-An Australian Government website to help search trusted information and digital supports for mental health.