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1800RESPECT
National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. Provides information, counselling and support.
Added 29 July 2026. Verification pending. · sourceReview pending
Crisis Support
Crisis support services across Australia
24/7 emergency mental health support and crisis intervention services available across Australia.
Service details are checked against official provider or government sources. Contact details can change, so confirm urgent information directly with the service.
18 resources listed
17 services are available 24 hours a day
13 services are free
18 services offer online support
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These national crisis services are available 24/7 for anyone in Australia, wherever you are.
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Beyond Blue
Support for depression, anxiety and suicide prevention. Provides information and support to help everyone achieve their best possible mental health.
Added 29 July 2026. Verification pending. · sourceReview pending
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Lifeline Australia
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. Trained counsellors provide immediate help for anyone experiencing a personal crisis.
Added 29 July 2026. Verification pending. · sourceReview pending
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Suicide Call Back Service
Free Australia-wide service for people affected by suicide. Provides immediate telephone counselling and support in crisis.
Added 29 July 2026. Verification pending. · sourceReview pending
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1300 MH CALL
Queensland's confidential mental health telephone triage service providing first point of contact to public mental health services.
Phone
1300 642 255Hours
24/7
Added 29 July 2026. Verification pending. · sourceReview pending
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ACT Mental Health Crisis Team
Crisis mental health assessment and support for ACT residents.
Added 29 July 2026. Verification pending. · sourceReview pending
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Mental Health Emergency Response Line (WA)
Mental health emergency response for Perth metro and Peel regions. Provides crisis assessment and specialist intervention.
Added 29 July 2026. Verification pending. · sourceReview pending
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NSW Mental Health Line
NSW Health's 24/7 statewide phone service which links people with NSW Health mental health services. Staffed by trained mental health professionals.
Added 29 July 2026. Verification pending. · sourceReview pending
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NT Mental Health Line
Mental health support and crisis services for Northern Territory residents.
Added 29 July 2026. Verification pending. · sourceReview pending
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RuralLink (WA)
After hours mental health telephone service for people in rural communities of Western Australia.
Phone
1800 552 002Hours
4:30pm-8:30am Mon-Fri, 24hrs weekends
Added 29 July 2026. Verification pending. · sourceReview pending
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SA Mental Health Triage
South Australia's mental health emergency triage service for urgent mental health support.
Added 29 July 2026. Verification pending. · sourceReview pending
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SuicideLine Victoria
24/7 telehealth service that offers free professional phone and online counselling for people living in Victoria.
Added 29 July 2026. Verification pending. · sourceReview pending
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Urgent Mental Health Care Centre (SA)
Free 24/7 mental health crisis service at 215 Grenfell Street, Adelaide. Alternative to hospital emergency.
Added 29 July 2026. Verification pending. · sourceReview pending
First Nations
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13YARN
24/7 crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Staffed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporters.
Added 29 July 2026. Verification pending. · sourceReview pending
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis & Counselling Service
Culturally appropriate crisis support and counselling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Checked 29 July 2026 — unable to verify against the source. Under review. · sourceReview pending
Veterans
1 resource
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Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling
Free and confidential 24/7 mental health support for current serving ADF members, veterans and their families.
Added 29 July 2026. Verification pending. · sourceReview pending
Addiction
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DirectLine (VIC)
Victoria's statewide alcohol and other drug telephone counselling, information and referral service.
Added 29 July 2026. Verification pending. · sourceReview pending
Grief
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StandBy Support After Suicide
National postvention service for people bereaved or impacted by suicide. Provides immediate and ongoing support to individuals, families and communities.
Added 29 July 2026. Verification pending. · sourceReview pending
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