If you or someone close to you is in distress or immediate danger dial 000 as soon as possible.
Some people may have suicidal thoughts when things are too hard and painful. If you feel like life is no longer worth living, it’s really important to seek immediate help. With help, you can overcome these thoughts and stay safe.
Emergency support
If your life is in danger call emergency services: Emergency Australia – 000
Counselling (24/7)
If you need support call one of the following numbers
Lifeline Australia | 13 11 14 | www.lifeline.org.au
Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800 | https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling
MensLine Australia | 1300 78 99 78 | https://mensline.org.au/phone-and-online-counselling/
Suicide Call Back Service | 1300 659 467 | https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
Beyond Blue | 1300 22 4636 | https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/urgent-help
Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling | 1800 011 046 | https://www.openarms.gov.au/
Qlife – anonymous and free LGBTI peer support | 1800 184 527 – (3PM-Midnight every day)
Headspace (Ages 12 - 25) https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/connect-with-us/
Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Network - Resources Help https://www.sspan.org.au/useful-links/
Crisis Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
13Yarn | 13 92 76 | https://www.13yarn.org.au/
Thirrili 24/7 | 1800 805 801 | https://thirrili.com.au/about-us/
Brother to brother 24-hour crisis line | 1800 435 799 | https://dardimunwurro.com.au/brother-to-brother-crisis-line/
Counselling for Eating Disorders
If you need support for an eating disorder, or as a carer of someone with an eating disorder, please call the below number
The Butterfly Foundation | 1800 33 4673 | https://butterfly.org.au/
If you don’t feel like you can call any of the above services, you can also:
talk to someone you trust, contact your GP, a counsellor, psychologist or psychiatrist or
visit a hospital emergency department
