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Immediate danger in Australia
Triple Zero (000)
If life is in danger or police, fire or ambulance help is needed now, call Triple Zero. Calls are free.
Call 000Call, text or chat · 24/7
Lifeline Crisis Support
Crisis support for anyone in Australia.
Call or chat · 24/7
MensLine Australia
Phone and online counselling for men in Australia, age 15+.
Call or chat · 24/7
Suicide Call Back Service
Phone and online counselling for people in Australia, age 15+.
Call · 24/7
13YARN
Culturally safe crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Call or chat · 24/7
Beyond Blue Support Service
A counsellor by phone or webchat for anyone in Australia.
Every day · 3–9 pm local time · final calls by 8:40 pm
QLife
Peer support for LGBTIQA+ people and their supporters by phone or webchat.
Call or chat · 24/7
Kids Helpline
Free phone and webchat counselling for ages 5–25 in Australia.
Outside Australia?
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