How to Get Urgent Support in Australia

Feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, or thinking about harming yourself? Please know you’re not alone. Support is available right now.

Below are trusted, confidential services you can reach out to in Australia.

Need immediate help?

These free phone services have someone ready to speak with you, 24/7:

  • Lifeline – 13 11 14
    Confidential support for anyone in emotional distress
  • Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
    Specialised counselling for people at risk of suicide, and those supporting them
  • 13YARN – 13 92 76
    A crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800
    Support for children and young people aged 5 to 25

Prefer to chat or text?

Not in Australia?

If you’re outside Australia, you can find support through:

And please remember:

You don’t have to go through this alone.

Help is here, and things can get better. One step at a time.