Crisis Helplines
In case you need immediate help: If ever you are feeling hopeless, suicidal, or are in need of speaking with someone afterhours, the following hotlines and counselling services are free and anonymous.
Crisis Counselling and Support
1800RESPECT: https://www.1800respect.org.au/
Kids Helpline: https://kidshelpline.com.au/
Mental Health Helplines: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-helplines
Mensline – 1300 789 978; Text to 0477 13 14
Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491
Financial Counselling Australia – 1800 007 007
Elder Abuse Help Line – 1800 353 374
Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service – 1300 657 380
(For adult survivors of childhood trauma, abuse, parents, partners, families and friends, as well as professionals who work with them)
Addiction & Recovery
Alcohol and Drugs Helpline: https://www.directline.org.au/
Alcoholics Anonymous Victoria: https://www.aavictoria.org.au/
Alcoholics Anonymous Australia: https://aa.org.au/
Narcotics and Addiction Helpline: https://au.reachout.com/mental-health-issues/addiction
Anxiety & Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
OCD and Anxiety: https://www.sane.org/information-and-resources/facts-and-guides/obsessive-compulsive-disorder
Complex Mental Health Services for Families, Friends & Communities: https://www.sane.org/
Depression, Suicide Prevention
Survivors of Childhood Abuse & National Redress Scheme: https://blueknot.org.au/survivors/blue-knot-helpline-redress-support-service/
Anxiety & Depression Helpline: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Crisis Line and Suicide Prevention: https://www.lifeline.org.au/
1300 659 467 for immediate help, 24/7.
Suicide Callback Service: https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
Lifeline Australia Helpline 13 11 14
Substance Abuse / Alcoholism
AUS: Drug & Alcohol Helpline :
Rape, Abuse & Domestic Violence
LGBTIQ+ Issues
Medical Emergencies
Poisons Hotline: https://www.poisonsinfo.nsw.gov.au/