Professional help

If you or someone close to you is in distress or immediate danger dial 000 as soon as possible.

Assistance Lines

If you need support call one of the following numbers:

Lifeline Australia | 13 11 14
Lifeline New Zealand | 0800 543 354
Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800
MensLine Australia | 1300 78 99 78
Suicide Call Back Service | 1300 659 467
Beyond Blue | 1300 22 4636
Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling | 1800 011 046
Qlife – anonymous and free LGBTI peer support | 1800 184 527 – (3PM-Midnight every day)
Thirrili 24/7 | 1800 805 801
Brother to brother 24-hour crisis line | 1800 435 799
1800RESPECT | 1800 737 732
13YARN | 13 92 76

Steps to seeking professional help

Head to help

Medicare and mental health care plans (MHCP)

Checking your mental health

Effective self-help for your mental health

Fact sheets on a range of mental health concerns