Some helplines offer general support. Others specialise in supporting certain groups or conditions, such as youth, addiction or perinatal mental health.
Beyond Blue Support Service and Forums are here to listen whenever you need brief counselling or to talk to someone who understands what you’re going through.
You might:
We can also help you find the right mental health services for you if you need extra support.
Lifeline – crisis support and suicide prevention services for people experiencing emotional distress.
Suicide Call Back Service – counselling for people affected by suicide.
MensLine Australia – counselling, support and referral service for men.
Kids Helpline - counselling for kids, teens and young adults aged between 5 and 25.
Open Arms - Military-aware, confidential, and free mental health support for veterans and veteran families. Available 24/7 on 1800 011 046.
Counselling Online – online chat counselling for people affected by alcohol or other drug use.
National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline – telephone referral to local services.
Gambler's Help – support for people with gambling problems, family and friends close to them, and those just wanting to cut back or regain control.
Gambling Help Online – Free online support for anyone affected by gambling available 24/7 across Australia.
The free and confidential helplines listed here have different opening hours. Check the helpline’s website for details.
PANDA’s National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline - support for people throughout pregnancy up until their baby is 12 months old.
Blue Knot Helpline – information and support for anyone affected by complex trauma. This includes violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Butterfly National Helpline – counselling for people affected by eating disorders.
headspace – mental health support for young people. Offering phone, chat and online community support.
ReachOut – mental health service for young people and their parents. Offering self-help information, peer-support program and referral tools.
QLife – anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral. Talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
FriendLine – for seniors who need to reconnect or just want a chat.
Carer Gateway – individual and group counselling about the concerns carers have and how they feel about their carer role.
Black Dog Institute – resources and mental health support groups for people affected by anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Head to Health – brings together more than 500 digital resources to support your wellbeing and mental health.
Embrace Multicultural Mental Health - national platform for Australian mental health services and multicultural communities to access resources, services and information in a culturally accessible format.
Support after Suicide – information and online community for those bereaved by suicide.
See below for key support services and resources available to people needing financial and mental health support.
National Debt Helpline – provides free financial counselling, practical steps, tools and other information to help get your finances back on track.
Good Shepherd – is a confidential service supporting people who have experienced financial abuse to feel more confident about money.
Way Forward – is a not-for-profit organisation whose sole purpose is to help people manage and repay their debts.
Ask Izzy – a directory of community support services, including emergency housing, meals, money, legal advice, domestic and family violence support
Department of Social Services – provides a wide range of general concessions, allowances and supplements for various needs
Small Business Debt Helpline – practical steps, tools and other information to help small business owners and sole traders in financial difficulty.
Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) – free and independent financial counselling to eligible farmers, fishers, foresters and small related enterprises
Find a mental health professional – learn what different mental health professionals do and how to find one near you
Check your mental health – complete one of our simple tools to see how you’re tracking
Suicide prevention – resources and information
As an organisation that supports people from across Australia, Beyond Blue acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay respect to Elders past and present.
First Nations Peoples are advised that this website may include reference to and images of deceased persons.
Beyond Blue is committed to safe inclusive spaces, policies and services for people of LGBTIQ+ communities and their families.
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