Resources
Find the nearest resource centre near you.
Resources Hotline
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Lifeline
Provides 24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services.
Call 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14 or chat online.
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Suicide Call Back Service
provides 24/7 support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal.
Call 1300 659 467
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Beyond Blue
Aims to increase awareness of depression and anxiety and reduce stigma.
If you or a loved one need help, you can call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours/7 days a week or chat online.
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MindSpot
A free telephone and online service for people with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression. It provides online assessment and treatment for anxiety and depression.
MindSpot is not an emergency or instant response service.
Call 1800 61 44 34.
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Head to Health
Gives advice and will connect you to local mental health services.
Call 1800 595 212.
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MensLine Australia
Is a professional telephone and online counselling service offering support to Australian men.
Call 1300 78 99 78, 24 hours/7 or chat online.
If you’re feeling lonely…
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FriendLine
Supports anyone who's feeling lonely, needs to reconnect or just wants a chat.
You can call them 7 days a week on 1800 424 287, or chat online with one of their trained volunteers.
All conversations with FriendLine are anonymous.
There are also helplines available for people with different backgrounds or needs.
For young people who need mental health support, and their parents or careers…
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Kids Helpline
Australia's only free 24/7 confidential and private counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 – 25.
Call 1800 55 1800.
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Headspace
provides free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 – 25 and their families and friends.
Call 1800 650 890, or chat online.
For people with complex mental health issues…
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SANE Australia
Provides support to anyone in Australia affected by complex mental health issues, as well as their friends, family members and health professionals.
Call 1800 187 263 or chat online.
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Blue Knot Foundation Helpline
National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma. It provides support, education and resources for the families and communities of adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse.
Call 1300 657 380.
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people…
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13YARN
provides 24/7 free and confidential crisis support.
Call 13 92 76.
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Thirrili
Provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the aftermath of suicide or other fatal critical incidents.
Call 1800 805 801, 24 hours/7 days a week