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Services on this page include crisis lines, and services where you can speak to others with their own experiences of suicide, such as: warm lines, safe havens, outreach teams, and community-led initiatives including Alternatives to Suicide groups.

Resources listed on this page provide information on how to talk about suicide, care for yourself, and read other LGBTQ+ peoples experiences of suicide.

Services

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

Website

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

13YARN

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

13 92 76

Free Call 24/7

Website

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. 

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. 

 

24/7 service

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.

Website

1800 777 337

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

Standby Support After Suicide

Providing accessible 24/7 support to people bereaved or impacted by suicide.

1300 727 247

24/7

Website

What to expect

Bereavement Postvention

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

BEING Safe Haven Finder

Safe Havens or Safe Spaces are an alternative support service, other than a hospital emergency department, available to people feeling suicidal or otherwise in severe mental distress. Find a Safe Haven in NSW close to you

Website

Mental health Peer led Supporting someone else Supporting yourself

Suicide Prevention Outreach Teams (SPOT)

Suicide Prevention Outreach Teams (SPOT) help people who are in distress, suicidal or at risk of self-harm. SPOT is a mobile service and can come to you and is available across NSW.

Contact SPOT on Mental Health Line 1800 011 511

Website

What to expect

Mental health Peer led Supporting someone else Supporting yourself

Operating hours vary for each location.

Alt2Su Groups

Alternatives to Suicide (alt2su) groups are peer led, non-clinical suicide support groups. Both online and in person.

Website

Peer led Supporting yourself

Resources