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Support and Crisis Resources

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:

  • Lifeline 13 11 14 (24/7 phone) Text 0477 13 11 14 (24/7) Free 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention 

  • Mental Health Line (NSW) 1800 011 511 (24/7) Statewide NSW phone service connecting you to local mental health support

  • Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 (24/7 phone or online chat) Support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention 

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.

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).

           Family and Domestic Violence

 

  • 1800RESPECT – National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling 1800 737 732 (24/7) 

  • 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) 

  •  One in Three: One in three victims of family violence is male

Other Support Services:

  • 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)

  • ACON Support, information and referrals for LGBTQ+ communities 

  • WellMob Online social, emotional and cultural wellbeing resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

You don’t have to go through this alone – help is available 24/7. Please reach out.

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