Contact one or more of the free or low-cost reputable community-based services

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.

1300 22 4636

Lifeline

Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

We’re committed to empowering Australians to be suicide-safe through connection, compassion and hope.

Our vision is for an Australia free of suicide.

13 11 14

1800RESPECT

1800Respect is an Australian national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault. The telephone service is available 24 hours per day.

1800 737 732

DVConnect

QLD Local domestic violence support services

1800 811 811

Black Dog Institute

Information on symptoms, treatment and prevention of depression and bipolar disorder.

Carers Australia

Short-term counselling and emotional and psychological support services for carers and their families in each state and territory.

1800 242 636

Headspace

Free online and telephone service that supports young people aged between 12 and 25 and their families going through a tough time.

1800 650 890

Kids Helpline

A free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.

1800 55 1800

MensLine

A telephone and online support, information and referral service, helping men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way.

1300 78 99 78

Gambling Help Online

24/7 telephone counselling support and online resources. Gambling help and information available in a number of languages.

MindSpot Clinic

An online and telephone clinic providing free assessment and treatment services for Australian adults with anxiety or depression.

National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)

Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and Aboriginal Medical Services in each state and territory.

1800 61 44 34

QLife

QLife is Australia’s first nationally-oriented counselling and referral service for LGBTI people.

The project provides nation-wide, early intervention, peer supported telephone and web based services to diverse people of all ages experiencing poor mental health, psychological distress, social isolation, discrimination, experiences of being misgendered and/or other social determinants that impact on their health and wellbeing.

1800 184 527

Relationships Australia

Australia -wide provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.

1300 364 277

SANE Australia

SANE Australia is a national mental health charity working to support four million Australians affected by complex mental illness. SANE’s work includes mental health awareness, online peer support and information, stigma reduction, specialist helpline support, research and advocacy.

1800 18 7263

Suicide Call Back Service

Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service that provides professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide. The service provides telephone counselling, video meeting and online chat services.

1300 659 467

Support after Suicide

Resources, counselling and support information for those affected by suicide.