Free mental health and wellbeing support services.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call emergency services on 000
For mental health crisis support, contact your health district’s crisis support team, or contact one of the following crisis support services listed below.
Crisis support
13 Yarn
A confidential and culturally sensitive crisis support service for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
1800RESPECT
1800 737 732
National sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling services 24-hour online support for workers and professionals.
Beyond Blue
The Beyond Blue information line provides information on depression, anxiety and related disorders, available treatments and referrals to relevant services.
Kids Helpline
Free, private and confidential telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25, and for parents and carers.
Lifeline
Confidential 24-hour crisis support service for people to access support or talk through issues they are facing.
Mental Health Australia
https://www.mentalhealthaustralia.org.au/need-help/
The national peak advocacy body for the mental health sector, providing a directory of mental health services across Australia including helplines, websites and government mental health information services.
Counselling and wellbeing services
Black Dog
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
Mental health resources and support tools.
BLaQ (NSW only)
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy Peoples in NSW.
Blue Knot
For adults who have experienced childhood trauma.
Bravehearts
The Bravehearts national information and support line can be accessed by anyone wanting information or support regarding child sexual assault, including but not limited to parents, carers, adult survivors and professionals such as teachers, guidance officers, doctors and psychologists.
Headspace
Confidential phone and online mental health support, for people aged 12 to 25.
Mensline
A professional telephone and online support and information service for Australian men dealing with mental health, relationship, family violence, anger, stress, or wellbeing concern.
QLife
Anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia.
Relationships Australia
Support groups and counselling on relationships, and for abusive and abused partners.
Medicare Mental Health
https://www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au/
Connect with mental health support for adults and kids.
WellMob
Wellbeing resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Yarning SafeNStrong
https://www.vahs.org.au/yarning-safenstrong
24-7 wellbeing phone support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.