Resources

There are several organizations that provide support and education for people with mental illness and their families and carers throughout Australia.

For people who need support with depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts:

Lifeline provides 24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14 or chat online.
https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Suicide Call Back Service provides 24/7 support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal. Call 1300 659 467.
https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

Beyond Blue aims to increase awareness of depression and anxiety and reduce stigma. If you or a loved one need help, you can call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours/7 days a week or chat online.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Head to Health gives advice and will connect you to local mental health services. Call 1800 595 212.
https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/

MensLine Australia is a professional telephone and online counselling service offering support to Australian men. Call 1300 78 99 78, 24 hours/7 or chat online.
https://mensline.org.au/

Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free 24/7 confidential and private counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 – 25. Call 1800 55 1800.
https://kidshelpline.com.au/

Headspace provides free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 – 25 and their families and friends. Call 1800 650 890, or chat online. https://headspace.org.au/

Accessed from: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-helplines on 13 April 2024