Urgent help

If you are experiencing symptoms of emotional distress or supporting someone who is, know that you are not alone.

The following services are here for you.

Emergency Services

 If you are seriously injured or know someone who is at risk of harm right now, call Triple Zero (000).

Options for urgent help

  • Lifeline - 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis support. Provides all Australians access to crisis support and suicide prevention services.
    Call 13 11 14

  • Suicide Call Back Service - Free 24/7 telephone counselling support if you are at risk of or affected by suicide. Delivered by trained counsellors at Lifeline. Call 1300 659 467
  • Kids Helpline - Free 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Call 1800 55 1800

  • 13 YARN - For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are going through a tough time and feel like having a yarn. Call 13 92 76

  • Australian Sexual Violence Support Directory – For specialist organisations who provide prevention and response services to people who are at risk or experience sexual violence in Australia.

  • Ask Izzy – The Ask Izzy Directory can provide a list of services in your area for people seeking support for domestic and family violence

  • 1800RESPECT – For 24/7 counselling, information and referrals for sexual assault, domestic and family violence.

Over 800 Australians will reach out for help today

Your generosity helps make sure every call is answered.
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