Australian Helplines 

 

 

IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 000

 

Life-Line Crisis Support : Available to provide short-term support for people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping or staying safe. It is confidential one-to-one support, with a trained Lifeline telephone crisis supporter. Call 13 11 14

 

1800RESPECT: The national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. 

 

Beyond Blue:  Call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours/7 days a week for immediate over the phone support with depression and anxiety. 

 

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

 

MensLineAustralia: A professional telephone and online counselling service offering support to Australian Men. Call 1300 78 99 78, 24 hours/7 days a week, chat online or organise a video chat.

 

Qlife: A nationwide telephone and web-based services for lesbian peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. Call 1800 184 527, 3pm – 12am (midnight) AEST/7 days a week.