National crisis support numbers
If you need crisis support, please contact one of the services below. Many of these services offer text or message-based support in addition to phone-based support.
Lifeline
Call 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au for crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Beyond Blue
Call 1300 22 4636 or visit beyondblue.org.au for support with anxiety, depression, and mental health crises.
Suicide Call Back Service
Call 1300 659 467 or visit suicidecallbackservice.org.au for counselling for people affected by suicide, or with thoughts of suicide.
13YARN
Call 13 92 76 or visit 13yarn.org.au for 24/7 confidential, culturally safe space to yarn about your worries or concerns.
1800 RESPECT
Call 1800 737 732 or visit 1800respect.org.au for 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling.
Kids Helpline
Call 1800 55 1800 or visit kidshelpline.com.au for free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling for young people aged 5 to 25.
MensLine Australia
Call 1300 789 978 or visit mensline.org.au for support for counselling and practical guidance for men dealing with relationship stress, anger, mental health challenges, or family pressures.
Autism Connect
Call 1300 308 699 or visit amaze.org.au/autismconnect for information and guidance on autism, assessment pathways, services, and everyday supports for autistic people and their families.
Butterfly Foundation
Call 1800 33 4673 or visit butterfly.org.au for specialised support including safety planning and information on treatment options for people affected by eating disorders or body image issues.
Griefline
Call 1300 845 745 or visit griefline.org.au for support dealing with loss, bereavement, and major life changes.
What could happen if I call one of these numbers?
For information on what could happen when you call a helpline, so you can make an informed decision and explore alternative options, visit:
Crisis line alternatives
QLife
Call 1800 184 527 or visit qlife.org.au between 3pm and 9pm every day for support for LGBTQIA+ community members.
Roses in the Ocean Warm Line Call Back
Call 1800 77 7337 or visit rosesintheocean.com.aufor a safe place for people with a lived experience of suicide to connect with others with a similar lived experience for a chat, in a shared space of compassion, understanding and respect.