Resources

Support services & helpful links

A collection of trusted crisis lines, support services and organisations across Australia. If you’re unsure where to start, reach out and we’ll help point you in the right direction.

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In a crisis — available 24/7

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Emergency services

Lifeline

24/7 crisis support

Suicide Call Back Service

Kids Helpline

For ages 5–25

1800RESPECT

Domestic, family & sexual violence

NSW Mental Health Line

healthdirect

24/7 health advice

First responders & emergency-services personnel

Responder Assist Clinic

Support for first responders

Open Arms

Veterans & families counselling

Mental-health support

Beyond Blue

Anxiety, depression & support

MensLine Australia

Support for men

MindSpot

Free online assessment & treatment

Head to Health

Find the right service

SANE Australia

Complex mental-health support

Specialised support

Butterfly National Helpline

Eating disorders & body image

PANDA

Perinatal anxiety & depression

headspace

Youth mental health (12–25)

Blue Knot Foundation

Childhood trauma

13YARN

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support

Thirrili

Indigenous postvention & suicide support

QLife

LGBTIQ+ peer support (3pm–midnight)

Parenting & families

Parentline NSW

9am–9pm weekdays, 4pm–9pm weekends

Triple P – Positive Parenting Program

Parenting Research Centre

The Fathering Project

The Dad's Network