Support and Crisis Resources
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If you are feeling distressed or in crisis and need to speak to someone right now,
Please reach out to one of these free, confidential services:
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Lifeline 13 11 14 (24/7 phone) Text 0477 13 11 14 (24/7) Free 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention
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Mental Health Line (NSW) 1800 011 511 (24/7) Statewide NSW phone service connecting you to local mental health support​
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Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 (24/7 phone or online chat) Support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention
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Black Dog For Better Mental Health
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MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78 (24/7) Professional telephone and online support for men
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Anonymous peer support meetings for anyone who wants to stop dependency.
In-person and online meetings every day across Australia and the world.
No fees, no sign-up. Just turn up to a meeting.
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SMART Recovery Meetings | In-Person & Online Recovery Meetings
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Adult Children of Alcoholics Australia – Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families
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Nicotine Anonymous (NicA) Free peer support to quit smoking/vaping (12-Step based). Mostly phone/online meetings worldwide, with at least one Zoom meeting in Australia (Canberra, Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm AEST).
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Family and Domestic Violence
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NSW Domestic Violence Line 24/7 statewide crisis counselling and referrals for women experiencing domestic violence. 1800 656 463
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1800RESPECT – National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling 1800 737 732 (24/7)
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Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline (National) 24/7 counselling and support for LGBTQ+ people impacted by sexual assault, domestic and family violence. 1800 497 212
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Blue Knot Helpline (National) Free phone, email and webchat support for survivors of complex trauma from violence and abuse. 1800 614 342 (Mon–Sun, 9 am –5 pm AEST)
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One in Three: One in three victims of family violence is male
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​Other Support Services:
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PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia 1300 726 306 (Mon–Sat, 9 am–7:30 pm AEST) Free national helpline for anyone affected by perinatal mental health issues (pregnancy to baby’s first year)
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ACON Support, information and referrals for LGBTQ+ communities
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WellMob Online social, emotional and cultural wellbeing resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
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You don’t have to go through this alone – help is available 24/7. Please reach out.
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