If you're in crisis — help is available, right now.
This practice is not a crisis service. The phone numbers and services below are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in Australia.
In immediate danger
If you, or someone with you, is in immediate physical danger — including thoughts of suicide with a plan, or risk to others — call 000 straight away, or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
Free phone, text and chat support.
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Lifeline
13 11 14 — 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
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Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636 — 24/7 mental health support for depression, anxiety and related concerns.
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NSW Mental Health Line
1800 011 511 — 24/7 statewide mental health telephone triage and referral.
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Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467 — Free 24/7 counselling for people affected by suicide.
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PANDA — Perinatal Anxiety & Depression
1300 726 306 — National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline, Mon–Sat.
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Kids Helpline (5–25 years)
1800 55 1800 — Free, private 24/7 counselling for children, teens and young adults.
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1800RESPECT
1800 737 732 — 24/7 sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling.
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13YARN (First Nations)
13 92 76 — National crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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QLife (LGBTIQ+)
1800 184 527 — Anonymous LGBTIQ+ peer support, 3pm–midnight daily.