External Support Resources

It’s important to remember that you don’t need to be in crisis to seek help.

For emergency assistance, call immediately.

National Crisis Support Numbers

Lifeline

Call:

24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. To find local services in your area use Lifeline’s Service Finder.

MensLine Australia

Call:

24/7 telephone and online support, information and referral service for men.

Suicide Call Back Service

Call:

24/7 telephone crisis support for people at risk of suicide, carers and bereaved, as well as online resources and information.

Beyond Blue

Call:

24/7 telephone support service and online chat 4pm – 10pm (AEST).

Kids Helpline

Call:

24/7 telephone counselling for young people 5 – 25 years.

QLIFE

Call:

Telephone and online chat support service for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and/or intersex (LGBTI) communities.

National Resources

Family Relationship Advice Line

www.familyrelationships.gov.au

Telephone service that helps those affected by relationship or separation issues.

Family Drug Helpline

www.familydrughelp.org.au

Telephone service providing support, information, strategies and referral to family members and friends of someone with problematic alcohol and other drug use

Gambling Help

www.gamblinghelponline.org.au

Telephone and online counselling, information and support for those impacted by problem gambling.

Kids Helpline

www.kidshelp.com.au

Telephone, online and email counselling service for young people aged 5 – 25 years.

Relationships Australia

www.relationships.org.au

Counselling, mediation, and family dispute resolution services.

Standby Support

www.standbysupport.com.au—check their website for the contact person in your area.

Provides support for anyone who has been impacted by suicide at any stage in their life.

1800 Respect

www.1800respect.org.au

National sexual assault, domestic and family violence telephone and online counselling service.

Head To Health

Digital mental health services from some of Australia’s most trusted mental health organisations, created by the Australian Department of Health.

www.headtohealth.gov.au 

PANDA


https://panda.org.au/
Telephone service that helps the mental health of parents and families during pregnancy and in their first year of parenthood.

Useful Apps

BeyondNow

Beyond Blue developed the Beyond Now app to help you make your own safety plan to support you through times of sadness or grief. You can make it on your phone and carry it with you to access anywhere and anytime.

Go to app. 

SAM

Self-help tool for anxiety management.

Go to app

Smiling Minds

Mindfulness app with a variety of exercises and strategies to experiment with to boost calmness and reduce stress.

Go to app. 

Headgear

A 30–day mental fitness challenge designed to build resilience and wellbeing and prevent things like depression and anxiety.

Go to app.