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Emergency and crisis support
If you need help right now, call one of the numbers listed below. Lifeline, Kids Helpline and QLife also have chat services that you can access by clicking the links below. These services are available 24/7 across Australia.
Lifeline (age 15+)
Free crisis support for mental health and suicide prevention
13YARN (all ages)
Free and confidential service available 25/7
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis supporters to yarn to
QLife (all ages)
Free and anonymous peer-support and referral service run by LGBTIQA+SB people for LGBTIQA+SB people. Available 3pm-9pm across Australia.
Non-emergency youth mental health supports and services
These services provide support, advice, and care for young people experiencing mental health concerns.Â
headspace (age 12-25)
headspace can help with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support. Â
eheadspace (age 12-25)
eheadspace can help you connect with professional counsellors over the phone or webchat, seven days a week between 9am – 1am.
Medicare Mental Health
Free support and advice, including help connecting to local services. Available between 8:30am to 5:00pm weekdays.