Crisis support services

Lifeline

We are a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. We exist so that no person in Australia has to face their darkest moments alone.

Suicide Call Back Service

Suicide Call Back Service is a free nationwide service providing 24/7 phone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.

SuicideLine Victoria

SuicideLine Victoria is a 24/7 telehealth service that offers free professional phone and online counselling for people living in Victoria.

Beyond Blue

Get 24/7 support. Learn about mental health.

Your mental health is important. Some days are better than others and we all need a helping hand from time to time. Wherever you are in your mental health journey, we'll be here to help.

Switchboard

Switchboard is here for our LGBTIQA+ community. For all ages - Support, suicide prevention, resources.

Switchboard provides peer-driven support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people, their families, allies and communities.

13 YARN

13YARN is an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line funded by the Australian Government with the support of Lifeline and developed in collaboration with Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia. It is run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Kids Helpline

Anytime. Any Reason.

For young people aged 5 to 25. Kids Helpline is Australia's only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service.

Headspace / eheadspace

Mental health support for young people. Information, online and phone support.

Safe Steps

Victoria's 24/7 family violence response centre.

If you do not feel safe, call us now.

the orange door

Sometimes things at home or in a relationship are not OK and you need some help and support.

At The Orange Door, we are here to listen to you and help you to get the support you need quickly and easily.

1800RESPECT

Confidential information, counselling and support service 1800RESPECT is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.

Relationships Australia

A leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. Relationships Australia aims to support all people in Australia to achieve positive and respectful relationships.

No to violence

No to Violence works with men who use family violence, and the sector that supports them to change their abusive and violent behaviour.

MensLine Australia

MensLine Australia is a free telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime.

Dardi Munwurro

The Brother to Brother crisis line provides phone support for Aboriginal men who need someone to talk to about relationship issues, family violence, parenting, drug and alcohol issues or who are struggling to cope for other reasons.

The line is staffed by Aboriginal men, including Elders, who have a lived experience in the issues that the line offers support for.

SANE

SANE is for people with recurring, persistent or complex mental health issues and trauma, and for their families, friends and communities.

Seniors Rights Victoria

Recognise and prevent elder abuse. Elder abuse comes in many forms. It can be financial, emotional or psychological, physical, sexual, or neglect.

Open Arms

Mental health support for Navy, Army and Air Force personnel, veterans & their families.

Black Dog Institute

Free and confidential mental health support for emergency service workers and volunteers.