Crisis Support

Find below trusted organisations offering confidential support across Australia. Some provide free services, but availability may vary. Please contact each service directly for the most up-to-date information.

Suicide Prevention and Crisis Support

Lifeline: 13 11 14
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention
Visit: lifeline.org.au

Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
24/7 phone and online counselling for people affected by suicide
Visit: suicidecallbackservice.org.au

Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Support for people in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Visit: beyondblue.org.au

Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
Suicide prevention and crisis counselling for ages 5 to 25
Visit: kidshelpline.com.au

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Crisis support for those experiencing sexual assault or family violence
Visit: 1800respect.org.au

QLife: 1800 184 527
Peer support and suicide prevention for LGBTQIA+ communities, 3 pm to midnight
Visit: qlife.org.au

For Teenagers and Young People

Headspace
Mental health services, counselling and support programs for ages 12 to 25
Visit: headspace.org.au

eheadspace
Online and phone support for young people and their families
Visit: headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support

ReachOut
Online mental health tools, resources and youth discussion forums
Visit: au.reachout.com

Youth Beyond Blue
Information and support for young people experiencing anxiety or depression
Visit: youthbeyondblue.com

The Butterfly Foundation: 1800 33 4673
Support for eating disorders and body image issues
Visit: butterfly.org.au

For Parents and Families

Parentline: 1300 30 1300
Counselling and parenting support (operating hours vary by state)
Visit: parentline.com.au

Raising Children Network
Evidence-based parenting tools and articles from birth through the teenage years
Visit: raisingchildren.net.au

Headspace Family and Friends
Support and resources for those caring for a young person experiencing mental health difficulties
Visit: headspace.org.au/family

Family Relationships Advice Line: 1800 050 321
Information and support on parenting, separation and family law
Visit: familyrelationships.gov.au

For Relationship and Emotional Support

Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277
Support for relationship issues, family counselling and mediation
Visit: relationships.org.au

MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78
Support for men with emotional health, fathering and relationship concerns
Visit: mensline.org.au

Domestic Violence and Emergency Accommodation

Safe Steps (Victoria): 1800 015 188
Crisis response for women and children affected by family violence
Visit: safesteps.org.au

Link2Home (New South Wales): 1800 152 152
State-wide homelessness information and referrals, including domestic violence support
Visit: facs.nsw.gov.au

DVConnect (Queensland)
Women's Line: 1800 811 811
Men's Line: 1800 600 636
Support services for people impacted by domestic or family violence
Visit: dvconnect.org