Resources
We all have moments when life feels overwhelming. If you or anyone you know needs immediate support, please reach out; you don’t have to go through this alone. The resources below are available 24/7 to support you or someone you care about.
Immediate Support
If you are worried you may harm yourself or someone else, or if someone you know is in immediate danger, call triple zero (000).
National crisis support numbers
There are several organisations that provide support for people and their families and carers:
- Lifeline — call 13 11 14 for crisis support and suicide prevention services
- Beyond Blue — call 1300 22 4636 for support with anxiety, depression, and mental health crises
- Suicide Call Back Service — call 1300 659 467 for counselling for people affected by suicide, or with thoughts of suicide
State and territory crisis support numbers
Here’s how you can get support across different states and territories in Australia:
- NSW — call the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511
- VIC — call Lifeline on 13 11 14, Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467. You can also use Victoria’s Mental Health Services directory to find specialist mental health services around Victoria.
- QLD — call 1300 MH CALL on 1300 642 255
- SA — call the Mental Health Triage Service on 13 14 65
- WA — call the Mental Health Emergency Response Line on 1300 555 788 (Metro) or 1800 676 822 (Peel)
- TAS — call the Mental Health Services Helpline on 1800 332 388
- NT — call the Mental Health Line an 1800 682 288
- ACT — call the Access Mental Health Line on 1800 629 354
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