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13YARN

13YARN is a free 24/7 service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing crisis.

13 92 76

Free Call 24/7

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What to expect

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental health Peer led Phone Support 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. 

You will speak to a Lifeline trained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter. 

Wait times may vary.  

You can remain anonymous.  

Accessibility options not available. 

Click here for help while you wait or aftercare. 

24/7 service

Suicide Call Back Service

Suicide Call Back Service is a FREE 24/7 crisis service for people at risk of suicide or concerned by someone at risk or bereaved by suicide.

1300 659 467

Free Call 24/7

Chat

24/7

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What to expect

Mental health Online chat Phone Support Supporting someone else

As a mainstream service, some phone operators may have limited knowledge about our communities, and may make assumptions about pronouns, gender and sexuality. 

Suicide Call Back Service can have a wait time of 30 minutes. 

You will speak to a trained counselor.  

They may call emergency services if you mention you have a plan or have taken suicidal action. 

 Accessibility options not available. 

Click here for help while you wait or aftercare. 

24/7 service

Kids Helpline

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

1800 55 1800

Free call 24/7

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Mental health Online chat Phone Support Supporting yourself
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Peer CARE Companion Warmline

Roses in the Ocean's Peer CARE Companion Warmline is a suicide prevention ‘warmline’ call-back service providing peer support for compassionate conversations.

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1800 777 337

Call-back service 24/7
Bereavement Peer led Phone Support Postvention Supporting someone else Supporting yourself
24/7 service

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue is a FREE 24/7 mainstream suicide and mental health service staffed with trained counsellors.

1300 224 636

Free Call 24/7

Chat

24/7

Website

What to expect

Mental health Online chat Phone Support 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. 

Beyond Blue can have a wait time of 30 minutes.  

You will speak to a counsellor who will provide brief support.  

You can remain anonymous.  

QLife

QLife is a non-crisis national LGBTQ+ peer run service offering support and referral for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.

1800 184 527

Free Call
Mon - Sun 3PM - 12AM

Online chat

Mon - Sun 3PM - 12AM

Website

What to expect

LGBTQ+ Online chat Peer led Phone Support Sexuality Supporting someone else Supporting yourself

QLife phone and chat can have a wait time of 30 minutes.  

Phone calls are limited to 25 minutes and web chat is limited to 35 minutes.  

You will speak to a LGBTQ+ peer who can offer you support and referral.  

You can remain anonymous.  

Click here for some ideas on how to care for yourself as you wait. 

 

Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) NSW

24/7 information, support and referrals for those affected by alcohol and other drug use.

1800 250 015

24/7

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Alcohol and other drugs Phone Support Supporting yourself
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Brother to Brother

Crisis line providing 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.

1800 435 799

24/7

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peer led Phone Support

Full Stop

24/7 crisis support providing counselling for people whose lives have been impacted by violence and abuse. Full Stop offer a 24/7 telephone and online crisis counselling service for anyone in NSW – men and women – who have experienced, or are at risk of, sexual assault and their non offending supporters.

1800 385 578

24/7

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Phone Support Supporting yourself Trauma

Mensline

MensLine Australia offers free professional 24/7 telephone counselling support for men with concerns about mental health, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), addiction, relationship, stress and wellbeing.

1300 78 99 78

24/7

Online chat

24/7

Website

What to expect

Online chat Phone Support Relationships Supporting yourself

Click here for some ideas on how to care for yourself as you wait. 

MindSpot

Free online and phone mental health support for adults with experience of depression, anxiety stress, worry, panic, chronic pain and distress due to chronic health conditions.

Website

Mental health Online chat Phone Support Supporting yourself

NSW Domestic Violence Line

24/7 service providing counselling and referrals for people experiencing domestic and family violence.

1800 656 463

24/7

What to expect

Phone Support Relationships Supporting yourself Trauma

Interpreters are available.

If you are hearing impaired, call the National Relay Service on 133 677.

SAMSN Peer Support Line

Peer Support phone support for all male survivors of child sexual assault.

1800 472 676

Free call
Peer led Phone Support Supporting yourself Trauma

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