Emergency contacts
If you're looking for specific advice or specialist support, these organisations may be able to help. If life is in danger, call 000.
24/7 crisis lines
You can call these crisis lines 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Lifeline
24-hour crisis support telephone service. You can also use the Lifeline Crisis Chat online. Lifeline Crisis Chat
Kids Helpline
For children and young people aged 5 to 25, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Kids Helpline
Suicide Call Back Service
24/7 phone, video and online professional counselling to people who are affected by suicide. Suicide Call Back Service
Alcohol and other drugs
Alcohol and Other Drugs Information Service (ADIS)
Phone counselling, support, referrals and information for people affected by alcohol or other drugs.
Counselling Online
Online text-based counselling for people concerned about their drinking or drug use. Counselling Online
Your Room
A place to get facts about alcohol and other drugs, including an A to Z listing of drugs and resources for Aboriginal people. Your Room
Carers and families
Carers Australia
Short-term counselling and emotional and psychological support services for carers and their families. Carers Australia
Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI)
Information and resources for children of parents with a mental illness. COPMI
Young Carers Helpline
Gives young people tips on how to look after themselves and the person they are caring for. Young Carers Network