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Lifeline Australia
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. Trained counsellors provide immediate help for anyone experiencing a personal crisis.
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New South Wales
Mental health services and support specifically for New South Wales residents.
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1424/7 Services
5Free Services
🚨 Need Immediate Help?
These national crisis services are available 24/7 for anyone in Australia
- Emergency000Police, Fire, Ambulance
- Lifeline13 11 14Crisis Support 24/7
- Suicide Callback1300 659 467Professional Counselling
- Beyond Blue1300 22 4636Depression & Anxiety
- Kids Helpline1800 55 1800Ages 5-25
- 13YARN13 92 76First Nations Support
All services are free and confidential. Some offer webchat and text support.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1800RESPECT
National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. Provides information, counselling and support.
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis & Counselling Service
Culturally appropriate crisis support and counselling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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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.
📞Helpline Services6 resources
Helpline
NSW Health
For hospital and health service locations, emergency department waiting times and health advice.
Helpline
MensLine Australia
24/7 telephone and online support, information and referral service for men with emotional health and relationship concerns.
Helpline
QLife
Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
Helpline
GriefLine
Telephone and online grief support service providing support, information and referrals to people experiencing loss and grief.
Helpline
PANDA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression
Support for perinatal anxiety and depression for expecting and new parents.
Helpline
Butterfly Foundation
Support for eating disorders and body image issues. Provides information, support and treatment referrals.
🌟Youth Services3 resources
Youth
Kids Helpline
Free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Youth
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headspace
Mental health support for young people aged 12-25. Provides early intervention services including counselling, psychological therapies and case management.
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YouthLine
Telephone counselling service specifically for young people, staffed by trained volunteers who understand youth issues.
🏥Service Services4 resources
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SANE Australia
Support for people affected by mental illness, their families and friends. Provides information, support and advocacy.
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Find a Psychiatrist - RANZCP
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists directory to find qualified psychiatrists in your area.
Directory available 24/7
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Psychology Today Australia
Directory of psychologists, counsellors and therapists. Find mental health professionals by location, speciality and treatment approach.
Directory available 24/7
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Mental Health First Aid Australia
Training courses to help people develop mental health first aid skills. Learn how to provide initial support to someone developing a mental health problem.
💻Online Services4 resources
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eheadspace
Free online and phone support for young people going through a tough time. Chat, email or speak with a qualified youth mental health professional.
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This Way Up
Online mental health courses and resources for anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. Evidence-based treatment programs.
Available 24/7
Online
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MindSpot
Free online assessment and treatment courses for anxiety and depression. Provides telephone support from experienced clinicians.
Online
FREE
ReachOut
Online mental health organization for young people and their parents. Provides practical tools and support to help young people get through everything from everyday issues to tough times.
Available 24/7
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