Help is always available!
If you, or someone you know, are thinking about suicide or experiencing distress, help is available.
If someone is in immediate danger, please call 000 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
Contact one of the services below for support or talk to your General Practitioner (GP).
Lifeline
24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention for all Australians.
Phone: 13 11 14
Website: www.lifeline.org.au
NSW Mental Health Line
Statewide, 24-hour mental health telephone access service.
Phone: 1800 011 511
Suicide Call Back Service
24/7 professional counselling by phone, video or online.
Phone: 1300 659 467
Website: www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
beyondblue
Support for achieving the best possible mental health.
Phone: 1300 22 4636
Website: www.beyondblue.org.au
Kids Helpline
Free, confidential counselling for young people aged 5–25.
Phone: 1800 55 1800
Website: www.kidshelpline.com.au
headspace
Support for young people aged 12–25 and their families.
Phone: 1800 650 890
Website: www.headspace.org.au
Mindspot Clinic
Free online and telephone assessment and treatment for adults with anxiety or depression.
Phone: 1800 61 44 34
Website: www.mindspot.org.au
MensLine Australia
Telephone and online support, information and referral service for men.
Phone: 1300 78 99 78
Website: www.mensline.org.au
QLife
Counselling and referral service for LGBTI people.
Phone: 1800 184 527
Website: www.qlife.org.au
National Indigenous Critical Response Service
Support for families and individuals impacted by suicide or traumatic loss.
Phone: 1800 805 801
Carers Australia
Short-term counselling and emotional support for carers and their families.
Phone: 1800 242 636
Website: www.carersaustralia.com.au
1800RESPECT
National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.
Phone: 1800 737 732
Website: www.1800respect.org.au
Child Protection Helpline
For concerns about a child or young person at risk of self-harm when parents/carers are neglecting their care.
Phone: 132 111
Website: www.facs.nsw.gov.au
Relationships Australia
Relationship support for individuals, families, and communities.
Phone: 1300 364 277
Website: www.relationships.org.au
Men’s Referral Service
Telephone counselling, information and referrals for men who use domestic and family violence.
Phone: 1300 766 491
Website: www.ntv.org.au
SANE Australia
Information about mental illness, treatments, and support for carers.
Phone: 1800 187 263
Website: www.sane.org
STARTTS
Psychological treatment and support for victims of torture and refugee trauma.
Phone: (02) 9646 6700
Website: www.startts.org.au
Open Arms
Counselling for veterans and their families.
Phone: 1800 011 046
Website: www.openarms.gov.au
Dads in Distress
Helpline, support groups, and advocacy for men experiencing separation and isolation from children.
Phone: 1300 853 437
Website: www.parentsbeyondbreakup.com/dids