Find help
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or distress please call 000
If you are in need of support contact one of the following numbers (available 24/7):
- Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
- Lifeline 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
- StandBy - Support After Suicide 1300 727 247
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.
All Hours Suicide Support Service (AHS) - 1800 859 585
Free phone counselling services that supports and assists clients of the Primary Health Network when their allied health practitioner is not available. AHS provides 24/7 support for those referred by their practitioner.
Provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
Information on symptoms, treatment and prevention of depression and bipolar disorder.
Blue Knot Foundation - 1300 657 380
Provides information and support for those affected by complex trauma to build resilience and recover.
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.
Provides support, care, referrals and resources for those with an eating disorder, or for those who are the carer of someone with an eating disorder.
Carers Australia – 1800 242 636
Short-term counselling and emotional and psychological support services for carers and their families in each state and territory.
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.
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.
Head to Health brings together 500+ resources and services from Australia's trusted mental health service providers. These resources include apps, online forums, and phone services.
Free online and telephone service that supports young people aged between 12 and 25 and their families going through a tough time.
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.
MindSpot Clinic – 1800 614 434
An online and telephone clinic providing free assessment and treatment services for Australian adults with anxiety or depression.
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.
Perinatal anxiety and depression (PANDA) - 1300 726 306
Dedicated support for the mental health and wellbeing of expecting, new and growing families. provides services, programs and information during pregnancy until 12 months after birth.
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.
For youth and young people, this online platform allows a safe space to chat, get support and feel better.
Relationships Australia – 1300 364 277
A provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.
Rural Financial Counselling Service - 1800 686 175
For those in the farming, fishing or forestry industry in financial hardship. They can refer you to relevant professional services such as accountants, agricultural advisers, education or counselling services.
Information about mental illness, treatments, where to go for support and help carers.
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.
National domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.
A confidential mental health telephone triage service that provides the first point of contact to public mental health services to Queenslanders.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will link to the caller’s nearest Queensland Public Mental Health service.
The 1300 MH CALL service:
- is the main point of access into public mental health services
- can provide support, information, advice and referral
- can provide advice and information in a mental health emergency or crisis
- is staffed by trained and experienced professional mental health clinicians
- will provide a mental health triage and refer to acute care teams where appropriate.