Suicide Hotlines and Crisis Lines in Australia
❝Australian crisis lines and suicide hotlines offer you the lifeline you need when you need it most. Reach for the phone, make the call, you have nothing to lose.❞
Helplines, crisis lines, and suicide hotlines let you reach out whenever you need and offer a chance to discuss things you might not be ready to share face-to-face.
They are a great way to be heard and get sound advice. Many are open 24/7, and all are free and confidential.
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CRISIS LINES, SUICIDE HOTLINES, AND HELPLINES IN AUSTRALIA
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Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service
Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service
National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline
Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling
Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) Emergency Line
Lifelink Samaritans Tasmania Inc
National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline
1800RESPECT
1800RESPECT provides 24-hour confidential information, counselling, and support services in Australia for people who are victims of sexual assault, domestic or family violence, and abuse.
Tel: 1800 737 732
Beyond Blue Helpline
Beyond Blue provides nationwide information and support regarding anxiety, depression, and suicide. The helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Tel: 1300 22 4636
Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service
Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service provides 24/7 emotional support for those who are affected by COVID-19.
Tel: 1800 512 348
Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service
Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service provides short-term trauma phone counselling, support, information, referrals for childhood trauma survivors, their personal and professional supporters as well as redress application support to survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. Operating times are Monday to Sunday from 09:00 to 17:00 AEST.
Tel: 1300 657 380
Butterfly National Helpline
Butterfly National Helpline offers free and confidential support for anyone in Australia who is concerned about eating disorders or body image issues, whether you need support for yourself or someone you care about.
Tel: 1800 33 4673
Family Drug Support
Family Drug Support provides a toll-free, 24-hour national telephone support line, as well as support groups, education programs, counselling, and bereavement services for families.
Tel: 1300 368 186
Griefline Services
Griefline provides a space to be heard, without judgement or labels, and offer you hope and healing after loss.
Tel: 1300 845 745
Listening Ear
Listening Ear provides a safe space to talk through your issues. If you are stressed, lonely, or simply need someone to talk to, their volunteers are here to listen. They are available 7 days a week from 09:00 to 21:00.
Tel: 02 9477 6777
National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline
National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline provides information on alcohol and drug abuse, local treatment options, and support.
Tel: 1800 250 015
Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling
Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling offers 24-hour crisis support for Navy, Army and Air Force personnel, veterans, and their families.
Tel: 1800-011 046
Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) Emergency Line
The Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) is a free service located in Perth providing crisis services to people who have experienced a recent sexual assault and counselling for sexual assault/abuse experienced recently or in the past. Services are available for people of all sexualities and gender identities aged 13 years and above.
Tel: 1800 199 888
SuicideLine Victoria
SuicideLine Victoria provides 24/7 professional support to people at risk of suicide, people concerned about someone else’s risk of suicide, people bereaved by suicide, and anyone experiencing mental health issues.
Tel: 1300 651 251
Wellways Helpline
Wellways Helpline provides mental health support to individuals, families, friends, and carers as well as professionals and the community. The helpline is available Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 21:00, except on public holidays.
Tel: 1300 111 500
Carers Australia
Carers Australia offers short-term counselling and emotional and psychological support services for carers and their families in each state and territory.
Tel: 1800 242 636
Counselling Online
Counselling Online provides 24/7 free and confidential service support to people across Australia affected by alcohol or other drug use.
Tel: Australian Capital Territory - (02) 6207 9977
Tel: New South Wales - 1800 422 599 (Regional), (02) 9361 8000 (Metropolitan)
Tel: Northern Territory - 1800 131 350
Tel: Queensland - 1800 177 833 (Regional), (07) 3837 5989 (Metropolitan)
Tel: South Australia - 1300 131 340
Tel: Tasmania - 1800 811 994
Tel: Victoria - 1800 888 236(DirectLine)
Tel: Western Australia - 1800 198 024(Regional), (08) 9442 5000(Metropolitan)
Gambler's Help Hotline
Gambler's Help Hotline is a 24/7 free and confidential hotline for those experiencing a gambling problem.
Tel: 1800 858 858
Gambling Help Online
Gambling Help Online offers a 24/7 free, confidential service to provide online support and referral for anyone affected by gambling.
Chat: https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/take-a-step-forward/chat-counselling
Headspace
Headspace offers free online and telephone service that supports young people aged between 12 and 25 and their families going through a tough time.
Tel: 1800 650 890
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Tel: 1800 55 1800
Lifeline Australia
Lifeline Australia provides 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services for all Australians experiencing a personal crisis.
Tel: 13 11 14
Lifelink Samaritans Tasmania Inc.
Lifelink Samaritans Tasmania Inc. offers 24-hour empathic, confidential, and non-judgmental listening service by phone state-wide.
Tel: (03) 6331 3355
MensLine Australia
MensLine Australia is a telephone and online support, information, and referral service, helping men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way.
Tel: 1300 78 99 78
National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline
National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline provides a 24/7 free and confidential hotline for anyone affected by alcohol or other drugs. Support includes counselling, advice, and referral to local services.
Tel: 1800 250 015
Suicidal Call Back Service
Suicidal Call Back Service offers 24-hour service to people in Australia who are suicidal, caring for someone who is suicidal, or bereaved by suicide.
Tel: 1300 659 467
The Samaritans Inc.
The Samaritans Inc. provides 24-hour telephone support to the suicidal and despairing in Western Australia.
Tel: 1800198313 (Subiaco)
Tel: 08 98 422776 (Albany)
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