Lifeline
Lifeline is FREE 24/7 crisis support helpline. Lifeline offers support for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, and information in Simplified Chinese, Arabic and Vietnamese.
Mental health
Supporting someone else
Supporting yourself
As a mainstream service, some phone operators may have limited knowledge about our communities, and may make assumptions about pronouns, gender and sexuality.
Lifeline can have a wait time of up to 30 minutes.
You will speak to a volunteer who will ask you about your distress.
You can remain anonymous.
Lifeline may call emergency services if you mention suicide or having a plan to suicide.
Click here for help while you wait or aftercare.