Resources

Crisis and Mental Health Support

If you’re in crisis or need urgent help, please don’t wait. Reach out to one of the services below.

📞 000 — For life-threatening emergencies

Lifeline – 13 11 14
Support for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis
lifeline.org.au
Suicide Callback Service – 1300 659 467
Free phone & online counselling for people affected by suicide
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
Support for anxiety, depression and mental health concerns
beyondblue.org.au
Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800
Counselling for young people aged 5–25
13YARN – 13 92 76
Crisis support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples
13yarn.org.au

1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732
National service for people impacted by sexual, domestic or family violence
1800respect.org.au
DVCS Canberra – (02) 6280 0900
24/7 support and advocacy for those affected by domestic and family violence
dvcs.org.au
Canberra Rape Crisis Centre - - 02 6247 2525

Confidential crisis, counselling and advocacy support for children, young people, and adults who have experienced any form of sexual violence.

Alcohol & Drug Foundation – 1300 85 85 84
Information and support for AOD use
adf.org.au
SMART Recovery Australia – smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au
Self-help groups for people seeking change in addictive behaviours
Alcoholics Anonymous – aa.org.au - 62477311
Peer support and recovery meetings across Australia
Directions - Range of services for individuals and families including counselling, groups and rehabilitation. - 02 6132 4800

QLife – 1800 184 527
Peer support and referral for LGBTQIA+ communities
qlife.org.au
Meridianact.org.au - Peer led health and social support. 02 6257 2855

SANE Australia – sane.org
Support for people affected by complex mental health issues
Headspace – headspace.org.au
Services for young people aged 12–25
Mind Australia – mindaustralia.org.au
Community-based mental health support services