Looking for Mental Health Support?
Taking care of our mental health is just as important as our physical health. If you or someone you know is struggling, it’s essential to reach out for help. Below is a list of valuable resources available in Australia that provide support for mental health and suicide prevention. Remember, you are not alone, and there are people who care and want to help.
Support Services websites
Lifeline Australia
www.lifeline.org.au
Lifeline offers 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. Their trained counselors are available to talk at any time.
Beyond Blue
www.beyondblue.org.au
Beyond Blue provides information and support for mental health issues, including anxiety and depression. They also offer a range of resources to help you or someone you care about.
Suicide Call Back Service
www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
This service offers free professional 24/7 telephone and online counseling for people who are affected by suicide.
Medicare Mental Health (formerly Head to Health centres)
www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au
Find free local centres and the national navigation line for services near you.
SANE
www.sane.org
Digital and telehealth support, peer forums and resources for complex mental health.
13YARN (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples)
www.13yarn.org.au
24/7 culturally safe crisis support run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
QLife (LGBTIQ+ peer support)
www.qlife.org.au
Anonymous nationwide peer support and referral via phone and webchat.
1800RESPECT (domestic, family & sexual violence)
www.1800respect.org.au
24/7 confidential counselling, information and safety planning.
Black Dog Institute
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Evidence-based resources, tools and programs for mental health.
ReachOut (young people, parents & schools)
https://au.reachout.com
100% online, anonymous support, tips and community for young people.
Kids Helpline (ages 5–25)
www.kidshelpline.com.au
24/7 counselling and resources for children and young people.
Butterfly Foundation (eating disorders & body image)
www.butterfly.org.au
Helpline, information and support for eating disorders and body image concerns.
Open Arms (veterans & families)
www.openarms.gov.au
24/7 counselling and mental health support for veterans and their families.
Blue Knot Foundation (complex trauma)
www.blueknot.org.au
Information, support and resources for adult survivors of complex trauma.
headspace (12–25 years)
www.headspace.org.au
Youth mental health centres plus online and phone support.
Healthdirect (service finder & info)
www.healthdirect.gov.au
Government-funded health info and a service finder for local mental health care.
Phone Support Services
| Service | Phone |
|---|---|
| Lifeline | 13 11 14 |
| Wellways Australia Warmline | 1300 186 176 |
| Beyond Blue Support Service | 1300 22 4636 |
| Kids Helpline (ages 5–25) | 1800 55 1800 |
| Suicide Call Back Service | 1300 659 467 |
| MensLine Australia | 1300 78 99 78 |
| 13YARN (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander) | 13 92 76 |
| QLife (LGBTIQ+ peer support) | 1800 184 527 |
| 1800RESPECT (DFV & sexual violence) | 1800 737 732 |
| SANE Support Line | 1800 187 263 |
| Open Arms (Veterans & families) | 1800 011 046 |
| Butterfly Foundation (eating disorders) | 1800 33 46 73 |
| Blue Knot Helpline (trauma survivors) | 1300 657 380 |
| Medicare Mental Health / Head to Health (intake & navigation) | 1800 595 212 |
| Parentline QLD/NT (parents & carers) | 1300 30 1300 |
| Queensland 1300 MH CALL (public mental health triage) | 1300 642 255 |
