Emergency and
Mental Health Support
(Australia)

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. You don’t have to go through this alone.
 

🚨 Immediate Danger

• Emergency Services – 000
  Call immediately if someone is in danger, has harmed themselves, or is at risk of serious harm.
   

24/7 Crisis & Emotional Support

• Lifeline – 13 11 14
  24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention for anyone experiencing emotional distress.
   

• Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
  Professional counselling for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, as well as their carers and loved ones.
   

• SuicideLine Victoria – 1300 651 251
  State-based crisis support and suicide prevention services for people in Victoria.
   

Mental Health & Wellbeing Support

• Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
  Support for depression, anxiety, and related mental health challenges.
   

• SANE Australia – 1800 18 7263
  Support for people living with complex mental health needs and their families.
   

Support for Specific Communities

• MensLine Australia – 1300 789 978
  24/7 counselling and support for men experiencing relationship stress, mental health challenges, or life pressures.
   

• Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800
  Free, confidential counselling for children and young people aged 5–25.
   

• 13Yarn – 13 92 76
  Culturally safe counselling and crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
   

• QLife – 1800 184 527
  Peer-based support for LGBTQIA+ people.
   

• Open Arms – 1800 011 046
  Mental health support for veterans, current and former ADF members, and their families.
   

 

Important Notice

The information above is provided for general support and guidance only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, experiencing a mental health crisis, or at risk of harm, call 000 immediately.