Where to get Help
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Where to get Help
Emergency Services
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Lifeline
https://www.lifeline.org.au/Get-Help/
13 11 14
24/7 telephone crisis support; web chat 8pm–4am.
Kids Helpline
http://www.kidshelp.com.au/teens/
1800 551 800
24/7 telephone support for young people up to 25; web chat times vary from state to state.
Suicide Call Back Service
https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
1300 659 467
24/7 telephone and online counselling and support, including up to 6 free sessions with the same counsellor.
Youth Beyondblue
http://www.youthbeyondblue.com/
1300 224 636
24/7 telephone support for young people up to 25; web chat 3pm–midnight.
Mensline
1300 78 99 78
Telephone and online support, information and referral for men dealing with relationship problems; offers a free call-back service 9am–11pm; and free 30-minute online text and video counselling sessions.
eheadspace
https://www.eheadspace.org.au/
1800 650 890
Telephone and online counselling 9am–1am, 7 days.
The Samaritans
http://www.thesamaritans.org.au/
13 52 47
24/7 telephone counselling and support.
Blue Knot Helpline
For adults survivors of trauma and abuse.
1300 657 380
National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service.
1800 737 732
SANE Australia
For information, guidance, and referrals to manage mental health concerns.
1800 187 263
Your GP or psychiatrist
The Crisis Assessment Team (CAT) or Acute Treatment (AT) team at your local public hospital