In an emergency call 000 or visit your local emergency department.
Helplines can provide you with immediate access to support and advice that is confidential, free, and anonymous.
Mental Health Support Lines
Mental Health Emergency Response Line
1300 555 788 (Metro) or 1800 676 822 (Peel)
Rurallink
1800 552 002
Lifeline
13 11 14
beyondblue
1300 224 636
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467
The Samaritans Crisis Line
08 9381 5555 (main line) 08 9388 2500 (Youth Line) or 1800 198 313 (Country Toll Free)
Men’s Line Australia
1300 789 978
PANDA (perinatal anxiety and depression)
Monday to Friday 9am to 7.30pm AEST
1300 726 306
QLife (LGBTI+)
3pm to 12am AEST
1800 184 527
Quitline
13 7848
Butterfly Foundation (eating disorders)
Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST
1800 334 673
Child Protection and Family Support Crisis Care Helpline
08 9223 1111 or 1800 199 008 (Country Toll Free)
HealthDirect (general health information and advice)
1800 022 222
Wellways (mental health system navigation)
Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm AEST
1300 111 400
Kids and Youth Mental Health Support Lines
Child and Adolescent Health Service Urgent Mental Health Support Line
1800 048 636
headspace
9am to 1am AEST
1800 650 890 (12-25 year olds, family, and friends)
Kids Helpline
1800 551 800 (5 to 25 year olds) or 1800 654 432 (parents)
Youthbeyondblue
1300 224 636 (12-25 year olds)
Alcohol and Other Drug Support Lines
Alcohol and Drug Support Line
08 9442 5000 or 1800 198 024 (Country Toll Free)
Parent and Family Drug Support Line
08 9442 5050 or 1800 653 203 (Country Toll Free)
