Contact Us

If you, or someone you care about is in immediate need of assistance or support contact: 

In an emergency call Triple Zero – 000 

To request Police, Fire, or Ambulance.

Lifeline – 13 11 14

Provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467

The Suicide Call Back Service is a 24-hour, nationwide service that provides telephone and online counselling to people 15 years and over who fit one of the following categories:

• People - who are suicidal
• People - caring for someone who is suicidal
• People - bereaved by suicide
• Health - professionals supporting people affected by suicide. 

The Suicide Call Back Service is especially suited to people who are geographically or emotionally isolated.

beyondblue – 1300 224 636

Provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.

Brother to brother – 1800 435 799

A 24 hour crisis line that provides phone support for Aboriginal men who need someone to talk to about relationship issues, family violence, parenting, drug and alcohol issues or who are struggling to cope for other reasons.

The line is staffed by Aboriginal men, including Elders, who have a lived experience in the issues that the line offers support for.

eheadspace - 1800 650 890

Free online and phone support and counselling to people aged 12-25 as well as their families and friends, available 9am - 1am AEST 7 days a week.

Grief line – 1300 845 745

Free telephone support, online bereavement support groups and forums, grief resources and information, as well as education and training programs. 6am AEDT, 7 days a week.

Headspace – 1800 650 890

Free online and telephone service that supports young people aged between 12 and 25 and their families going through a tough time.

Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800

A free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.

MATES in Construction helpline - 1300 642 111

24/7 Support and services for those working in the construction, mining and energy industries.

MensLine Australia – 1300 789 978

A telephone and online support, information and referral service, helping men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way. 

Open arms - 1800 011 046

24 hour service designed for veterans and families counselling. The service is free and confidential, and in some circumstances work with the DVA or the ADF.

QLife – 1800 184 527 (3pm to 12am)

QLife is Australia’s first nationally-oriented counselling and referral service for LGBTI people. The project provides nation-wide, early intervention, peer supported telephone and web based services to diverse people of all ages experiencing poor mental health, psychological distress, social isolation, discrimination, experiences of being misgendered and/or other social determinants that impact on their health and wellbeing. 

ReachOut

For youth and young people, this online platform allows a safe space to chat, get support and feel better.

13YARN – 13 92 76

Managed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, a free and confidential service, a culturally safe space to yarn about your needs, worries or concerns.

1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732

National domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.

Source: many thanks to selectability for this excellent services guide

https://www.selectability.com.au/suicide-prevention/national-helplines-and-websites/